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Job Description Christensen Farms is one of the largest, family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million hogs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, our 50 year old company operates throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, and South Dakota. Christensen Farms owns three feed mills, manages 140,000 sows on 44 farms, and oversees more than 350 nurseries and grow-finish sites. Our organization employs nearly 1,000 people and maintains 1,500 contract partnerships. We are an industry leader with a proven commitment to ethical practices, food safety, and nutrition. Join our team! Position Overview: The Marketing Coordinator will support the company's marketing and scheduling operations across a complex, multi-state production system. In this highly analytical role, they'll interpret data across groups, flows, and packer commitments to ensure the right pigs get to the right place at the right time. The coordinator will be a key liaison between production, logistics, and marketing, analyzing load performance, adjusting schedules, generating insights, and supporting quick decisions that directly impact profitability and efficiency. What You Will Do: Analyze marketing and flow data to support daily, weekly, and long-range, scheduling decisions. Manage load scheduling and adjustments to ensure proper flow timing, required down days, and optimized utilization. Generate and distribute reports (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly) to Marketing Managers, Directors, and senior leadership. Monitor and reconcile load schedules vs. commitments, resolving discrepancies to minimize transportation issues. Negotiate open-market sales with packers as needed to secure optimal pricing and grade value. Collaborate cross-functionally with packers, transportation, and marketing teams to address schedule changes or disruptions. Maintain compliance with drug withdrawal and animal welfare requirements across all market loads. Collect and reconcile packer data, ensuring accuracy in accounting, carcass data imports, and financial reports. What You Offer Us: Analytical precision and attention to detail, with the ability to turn data into clear insights and actions. Understanding of production or commodity marketing systems, preferably within agriculture or protein sectors. Strong Excel and data management skills, with a passion for process accuracy and efficiency. Ability to manage complexity, balancing multiple moving parts while meeting time-sensitive deadlines. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, working cross-functionally with logistics, production, and leadership teams. Proactive problem-solving mindset, anticipating issues and proposing clear, data-driven solutions. Integrity and dependability, ensuring all reporting, communication, and scheduling reflect Christensen Farms' standards. Eagerness to grow professionally, within a stable, high-performing agricultural organization. What We Offer You: Take advantage of hands-on leadership opportunities, ongoing training, and clear career advancement paths within a collaborative team environment that values hard work, accountability, and personal growth across all levels of the organization. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, an employee assistance program (EAP), and more. Be an active part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways - including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc. A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, and for living its core values every day - respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation. A culture that fosters employee growth, hybrid work options, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment. The targeted base pay range for this role is $53,000 to $65,000 with this range reflecting differences in candidate knowledge, skills, and experience. Reports To: Director of Marketing Christensen Farms promotes a culture of inclusion and strives to attract a diverse set of candidates for each of our open positions. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and proud to offer employment and growth opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. Learn more about how you can put your passion and talent to work with us at: ************************************************************* Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Under the direction of a Lead Veterinarian, this position will be responsible for working with the Production Operations Team to develop strategies and process-oriented approaches to improve the health and performance of our swine herd. This position offers the opportunity to develop expertise in all phases of swine production. From Our Manager: "This position presents the opportunity to join a team of leaders dedicated to operational excellence and advancing the future of pork production. In this role, you will expand beyond routine veterinary responsibilities by contributing to field trials, supporting initiatives in safety, health, biosecurity, and animal welfare, and collaborating as part of a strategically focused leadership team." * Hiring Manager What You Will Do: * Work strategically with Live Operations Team to improve Flow Performance * Management of Health within flow across all stages of production (Breeding to Market) * Contribute to research initiatives at both structure research sites and within the field. * Implement treatment strategies * Provide timely diagnostic service and support including the coordination of field sample collections and analysis and communication of diagnostic results * Provide summaries and recommendations to Live Operations Team * Respond immediately to health challenges as they arise * Troubleshoot specific on-farm health and production problems * Deliver appropriate technical training of the service and farm staff * Support all initiatives and practices related to bio-security and Standard Operating Procedures within the production operation system * Support FAD preparedness through various avenues including the training of employees as Certified Swine Sampler Collectors. * Conduct all necessary regulatory blood testing and/or animal health checks * Ensure regulatory compliance of animal movements and product use What You Offer Us: * Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree * 1-3 years of experience in veterinary, agriculture, or livestock settings; swine industry experience is a plus. * Good understanding of diseases and laboratory analyses * Proven excellent oral and written communication skills * Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented atmosphere * Ability to manage time and priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment * Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively build strong working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts * Proven ability to use initiative and think independently * Demonstrated commitment to the swine industry and well-being of livestock * Ability and willingness to travel Specialized or Motorized Equipment and/or Tools: This position will require operating a company vehicle, or occasional mileage reimbursement. Any employment offer for this position is contingent upon the review of your motor vehicle record (MVR). The MVR will be reviewed to determine insurability based on CF's insurance carrier and company policy. What We Offer You: * Take advantage of hands-on leadership opportunities, ongoing training, and clear career advancement paths within a collaborative team environment that values hard work, accountability, and personal growth across all levels of farm operations. * We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, an employee assistance program (EAP), and more. * Be an active part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways - including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc. * A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, and for living its core values every day - respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation. * A culture that fosters employee growth, hybrid work options, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment. * The targeted base pay range for this role is $95,209 to $157,095 with this range reflecting differences in candidate knowledge, skills, and experience. Reports To: Director Christensen Farms promotes a culture of inclusion and strives to attract a diverse set of candidates for each of our open positions. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and proud to offer employment and growth opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.

Looking for an exciting career in biosecurity that provides essential support to one of the largest family-owned pork producers in the United States? Christensen Farms is hiring Sanitation Technicians. These opportunities are full-time, benefit earning positions. Description: Ensure all trucks and trailers are washed in a timely manner in accordance with all biosecurity procedures and guidelines. Involves working in wet conditions while bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting and climbing in and out of trailers repeatedly. Duties: * Proper cleaning and disinfecting of livestock trailers * Cleaning of pits and wash bays * Washing of clothes and towels * Communicate effectively with the Truck Wash Supervisor and other Wash and dry bay Staff * Follow all wash Standard Operating Procedures * Perform light duty maintenance as needed * Inform Truck Wash Supervisor of equipment issues * Suggest, plan, and implement Standard Operating Procedures * Assist in providing a safe work environment * Provide feedback to Truck Wash Supervisor * Assist Truck Wash Supervisor in ordering supplies to maintain appropriate inventory * Care and maintenance of equipment Qualifications: Position requires a minimum lifting ability of 50 lbs. Ideal candidates will be dependable, able to learn new tasks and follow directions, and work with minimal supervision. Position requires strong attention to detail. Schedule: Full time - Day time hours with occasional overtime. Christensen Farms is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to select the most qualified person for each position in the organization. No employee of CF will discriminate against any applicant for employment or a fellow employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, citizenship status, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other prohibited basis under applicable local, state, or federal law.

Are you interested in working with pigs? Do you want to work for a company where excellence is recognized and advancement opportunities are earned? Christensen Farms is seeking both entry level and experienced Animal Care Technicians to join our full-time gilt development team. We look forward to matching your abilities with our company's goals! As an Animal Care Technician working in a Gilt Development Unit with Christensen Farms, you'll be a member of one of the nation's top producing teams. Every day you'll be a part of providing quality pork to help feed a growing world and doing hands on work that makes a difference for the pig herd and your team. If selected for this job, you'll be responsible for upholding our high biosecurity and animal welfare standards. As an Animal Care Technician in a Gilt Development Unit, you'll receive training to provide outstanding animal care and handling and maintain pig herd health and vaccination programs across multiple gilt development sites. You'll be responsible to care for growing pigs and maintain required gilt records while executing the heat induction process. In addition, you'll assist in gilt blood testing and ventilation adjustments. PAY AND BENEFITS This Animal Care Technician position starts at $20.00/hr. We also offer a great benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, a paid time off bank, and an employee assistance program (EAP). REQUIREMENTS This Animal Care Technician position requires site to site travel using your own vehicle. If you are selected for the position, you will need to submit a copy of a valid driver's license and current proof of auto insurance. ABOUT CHRISTENSEN FARMS We are one of the largest family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million pigs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, we operate throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, and South Dakota. We own three feed mills, manage 148,000 sows on 44 sow farms and oversee more than 350 nursery and grow-finish sites. We employ nearly 1,000 people and maintain 1,500 contract partnerships. The company is vertically integrated with a strong presence across the pork value chain from farm to fork. At Christensen Farms, we bring passion and pride to our daily work. We know every task contributes to our noble purpose of providing safe, nutritious food to nearly 15 million people around the world. Our dedicated team encompasses people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, working together with the utmost care, safety and integrity to produce high quality pork. We also assist employees in achieving their career goals through personal and professional development. Employee innovation is key to our industry leadership. Our employees are an essential element in our success their passion drives our purpose. WORK SCHEDULE Although hours may vary, the typical work schedule for an Animal Care Technician position is Monday through Friday, 7:00 am 3:30 pm and every other weekend. Depending on the pig load schedule, you may be required to start earlier or stay later. This full-time job averages 40-45 hours a week. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today! Christensen Farms is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to select the most qualified person for each position in the organization. No employee of CF will discriminate against any applicant for employment or a fellow employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, citizenship status, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other prohibited basis under applicable local, state, or federal law.

Job Description Position Overview & Responsibilities: Christensen Farms' Agronomists are responsible for directing and executing nutrient management across a designated territory. This role will support companywide production operations through effective manure utilization, agronomic field services, and compliance with environmental regulations. This role is instrumental in ensuring environmental stewardship. From Our Manager: "You will have the opportunity to engage with agricultural producers, in the farm, field, and office. You will have the opportunity to pursue excellence in nutrient management, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance for the organization." -Hiring Manager What You Will Do: Ensure the nutrient management program is executed, including maintaining manure storage capacity, on farm engagement, manure cooperator and custom applicator relationship management. Ensure quality control, recordkeeping, environmental compliance, and coordination of custom applicators. Promote the agronomic value of manure nutrients, manage field acres to optimize nutrient utilization, and crop scouting for fertility tracking. Maintain thorough knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Support interactions with regulatory agencies and neighbor relations. What You Offer Us: Minimum of one to four years of agronomy, agricultural sales, or environmental work experience. Minimum formal education required: A.A., B.S. in Agronomy, Soil Science, or other related. Specialized Training requirements: CCA (Certified Crop Advisor) is an asset but not required. Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to influence others. Strong written and verbal communication skills. The ability to produce results in a fast-paced environment with critical thinking and problem-solving skills. What We Offer You: We offer you a dynamic role with a blend of working environments from the office to farm field, and swine production sites. Opportunity to grow in your agronomy/environmental career and helping ensure the stewardship of our natural resources. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, and employee assistance program (EAP), and more. Be an active part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways - including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc. A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and for living its core values every day - respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation. A culture that fosters employee growth, hybrid work options, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment. Reports to: Agronomy Manager or Environmental Manager Christensen Farms promotes a culture of inclusion and strives to attract a diverse set of candidates for each of our open positions. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and proud to offer employment and growth opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Job Description Looking to start a career in trucking? We provide full financial assistance for CDL training and licensing so you can gain the skills needed for a long-term driving career with us. Christensen Farms is one of the largest, family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million hogs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, the company operates throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois and South Dakota. Christensen Farms owns four feed mills, manages 145,000 sows on 44 farms, and oversees more than 350 nurseries and grow-finish sites. The company employees nearly 1,000 people and maintains 1,500 contract partnerships. The company is vertically integrated with a strong presence across the pork value chain - from farm to fork. Christensen Farms is the largest shareholder of Triumph Foods LLC, a producer-owned primary pork processing plant in St. Joseph, Missouri. In turn, Triumph Foods members own 50 percent of Daily's Premium Meats, a specialty pork processor of bacon and other premium pork products. Triumph Foods also holds a 50 percent partnership in Seaboard Triumph Foods, LLC of Sioux City, Iowa, a primary pork processing plant. Christensen Farms is currently offering a $5,000 Sign On & Retention Bonus to any candidate hired into a full-time Feed Truck Driver at our Sleepy Eye, MN Feed Mill! Position Overview & Responsibilities: Responsible for the safe, accurate and timely delivery of feed to the appropriate sites. Major Areas of Accountability: Responsible for the safe, accurate, and timely delivery of feed to sow, nursery, finish or wean to finish site as designated on the daily truck schedules. Responsible for driving with the standards set by management: Follow all highway regulations, (i.e. speed limits, yields, stops, no passing zones, etc.) Drive at 5-10 mph below the posted speed limits in all towns. No jake braking in town. Always drive with headlights on. Always wear seatbelts. No riders/passengers unless it is a CFF employee and has been authorized. Be courteous on the road. Respect the producers' properties. Respect the equipment/trucks. Responsible for having scheduled hours covered each week. Safe and courteous driving at all times. Participate in safety meetings. Respectful of Company & Contract Partners Property. Be alert, attentive and fit for operation of equipment, loading and unloading of equipment, and working within and around company and customer facilities. Conduct yourself with honesty and integrity at all times. Vehicle Care and Maintenance: Responsible for washing trucks as scheduled and maintaining clean vehicles. Responsible for completing a vehicle inspection prior to operating any equipment and reporting any repairs needing to be made to the Manager. (see checklist) Responsible for the care and inventory of all tools and equipment assigned to the driving unit. Other/Miscellaneous: Assist in other areas of the mill if needed/requested. Areas may include: mill ops, maintenance, truck shop/wash, etc. Responsible for repairing minor damages to the feed bins. Responsible for keeping accurate, easy-to-read records including log books, feed delivered to producers, trip reports, vehicle inspection sheet, etc. Help maintain cleanliness, neatness and safety of work area and building. Responsible for safekeeping of valuable goods in transit. Trained in HACCP as provided by Company's HACCP Coordinator. Personal Requirements: Cooperative attitude and a teamwork approach are essential. Takes pride in quality of work. Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrate a positive customer service mindset. Treat equipment with respect and drive in a careful and courteous manner. Support company mission and values. Knowledge and Skills Required: Possession and maintenance of a valid commercial driver's license according to the regulations prescribed by the federal DOT and the state of Minnesota. Must be able to successfully meet all requirements outlined for federal DOT qualifications, to include passage of a physical examination, satisfactory driving record and reference check; passage of drug/alcohol testing and all other requirements laid out in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation. Education, Training, and Experience Requirements: Position contingent on meeting all Motor Vehicle and CF Insurer requirements and possess a desirable driving record. Class A CDL required. Ability to understand and follow driving instructions and road maps. Christensen Farms is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to select the most qualified person for each position in the organization. No employee of CF will discriminate against any applicant for employment or a fellow employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, citizenship status, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other prohibited basis under applicable local, state, or federal law. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Job Description Position Overview & Responsibilities: Christensen Farms is always looking for competent, balanced, and passionate individuals to enhance our team, our business, and our industry. We welcome candidates who genuinely want to make a difference. Our internship program, and available positions, are designed to meet the needs of Christensen Farms and the goals of the individual. We offer internships in the following disciplines of Information technology: Service Desk, Infrastructure and Cyber Security, and Project Management. Major Areas of Accountabilities include: SERVICE DESK Respond to inquiries and requests for assistance with the organization's computer systems and PC's/Laptops. Install new computer hardware and software. Troubleshoot hardware and software problems to determine resolution or appropriate next steps. INFRASTRUCTURE AND CYBER SECURITY Ensure foundational tools are performing to business and security requirements. Including routine maintenance of applications and first level security tool support. Monitor security events and technology use across the company to confirm operational security and rapid detection of any security incidents. Perform incident investigation and incident response following defined procedures and incident response playbooks. Recommend revisions or process improvements to defined playbooks and procedures. PROJECT MANAGEMENT Coordinate internal and external resources, ensuring projects remain within scope, schedule, and defined budgets. Assist in assigning project tasks to relevant parties and check in for status updates. Report project outcomes and/or risks to appropriate management channels with defined templates. Additional Areas of Accountability: Provide quality customer service and maintain a friendly, positive, and helpful working environment. Troubleshoot issues regarding company managed technology solutions. Work with other IT areas to resolve problems. Create and maintain documentation. Other duties assigned within the scope, responsibility, and requirements of the job. Reports to: Various Positions including Service Desk Supervisor, Infrastructure Manager, or PMO Manager Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Christensen Farms is one of the largest, family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million hogs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, our 50 year old company operates throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, and South Dakota. Christensen Farms owns three feed mills, manages 140,000 sows on 44 farms, and oversees more than 350 nurseries and grow-finish sites. Our organization employs nearly 1,000 people and maintains 1,500 contract partnerships. We are an industry leader with a proven commitment to ethical practices, food safety, and nutrition. Join our team! Position Overview: We are seeking a LEAN Continuous Improvement Specialist to collaborate with operational leadership in driving LEAN initiatives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. This role is instrumental in identifying inefficiencies, implementing sustainable process enhancements, and supporting long-term strategies that boost productivity, quality, and cost savings. From Our Manager: "This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career while making meaningful impact as a driving force for continuous improvement. In this role, you'll take the lead on enhancing operational efficiency across our swine production system, working independently and building strong cross-functional relationships. You'll play a key role in implementing LEAN principles and shaping the future of our performance-driven culture". * Hiring Manager What You Will Do: * Assist in training team members on LEAN program objectives, while supporting the planning and execution of Kaizen events using LEAN Six Sigma tools. * Identify and prioritize process improvement opportunities that reduce waste, lower costs, and enhance execution by leveraging available resources such as people, materials, and finances. * Collaborate with production sites and support departments to drive continuous improvement, develop clear implementation plans and timelines, and resolve technical problems with appropriate resources. * Solicit employee buy-in to support successful change management initiatives and ensure sustained improvements across all levels. * Conduct in-depth analyses to assess current conditions, evaluate improvement potential, and communicate intervention needs to the LEAN/Continuous Improvement Manager. * Monitor execution at LEAN-trained sites through routine audits of tools like 5S and Standard Work, while teaching and tracking performance metrics and key deliverables. What You Offer Us: * Agricultural and/or manufacturing process improvement experience in continuous improvement using LEAN Six Sigma techniques. Highly prefer LEAN training, certification and experience as a green belt, implementing projects under the direction of a black belt. Black belt certification a plus. Will consider a range of experience from yellow through black belt certified. * Ability to clearly present information, influence behaviors, and communicate across departments. * Ability to travel: This role may involve frequent travel for the first 18-24+ months as part of a long-term project rollout across multiple production sites. Once implementation is complete, the position will shift into a more permanent, regional-based role. * Strong critical thinking, creativity, and motivational skills in fast-paced, team-driven settings, prioritizing relationship-building, earning trust, and inspiring confidence across all levels of the organization. * A data-driven and curious mindset with a strong focus on measuring work outcomes and creatively solving problems. * Flexible, organized, and compliance-focused, with the sound judgment needed to escalate issues appropriately and ensure operational integrity. * Other Preferences: Strong Bilingual language skills in English and Spanish. Farm and/or livestock care and/or process improvement experience. What We Offer You: * Join a respected, family-owned leader in pork production with a 50-year legacy of innovation, integrity, and animal care. * Take advantage of hands-on leadership opportunities, ongoing training, and clear career advancement paths within a collaborative team environment that values hard work, accountability, and personal growth across all levels of farm operations. * We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, an employee assistance program (EAP), and more. * Be an active part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways - including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc. * A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, and for living its core values every day - respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation. * A culture that fosters employee growth, hybrid work options, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment. * The targeted base pay range for this role is $65,000 to $85,000 with this range reflecting differences in candidate knowledge, skills, and experience. Reports To: Live Operations Continuous Improvement Manager Christensen Farms promotes a culture of inclusion and strives to attract a diverse set of candidates for each of our open positions. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and proud to offer employment and growth opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. Learn more about how you can put your passion and talent to work with us at: *************************************************************

Christensen Farms is one of the largest, family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million hogs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, our 50 year old company operates throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, and South Dakota. Christensen Farms owns four feed mills, manages 140,000 sows on 44 farms, and oversees more than 350 nurseries and grow-finish sites. Our organization employs nearly 1,000 people and maintains 1,500 contract partnerships. We are an industry leader with a proven commitment to ethical practices, food safety, and nutrition. Join our team! Position Overview: We are seeking a Biosecurity & Filtration Auditor to help uphold and enforce biosecurity and filtration standards across our Midwest production system. This position plays a key part in conducting on-farm audits, smoke testing, SOP inspections, site assessments, and responding to disease events, while also supporting filtration maintenance and collaborating with multiple departments to strengthen system-wide biosecurity. With travel across multiple states and regular physical fieldwork, this role is essential to protecting animal health and ensuring operational continuity across one of the nation's leading pork producers. The ideal candidate is independent, adaptable, and organized, with strong communication skills and a commitment to maintaining compliance and high standards in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. From Our Manager: "This is your chance to get out in the field and make a real impact on animal health, while building a long-term career with one of the most respected, family-owned leaders in pork production." - Hiring Manager What You Will Do: * Conduct system-wide audits of biosecurity protocols and SOPs, including on-farm and non-farm sites, barn smoke testing, and filtration assessments to ensure compliance and maintain operational standards. * Inspect materials, equipment, and personnel movement; identify and report breaches or non-compliance; assist in corrective actions and disease containment efforts. * Collect and process samples for analysis; support disease investigation audits and recommend appropriate remediation measures. * Maintain accurate compliance documentation, manage data entry into designated systems, and clearly communicate findings to relevant stakeholders. * Provide hands-on training on biosecurity practices; liaise with resource departments and maintenance teams to support filter replacements and ensure proper installation. * Prioritize and organize tasks independently, manage schedules, uphold audit standards, and ensure timely execution of filtration and biosecurity work orders. * This position involves regular overnight travel across multiple Midwest states, typically one night per week, though frequency may vary with business needs, and may include extended workdays and occasional overtime. Must reside within one hour of the Sleepy Eye, MN headquarters What You Offer Us: * Previous experience in farm operations, with exposure to livestock or agronomy, is a plus. * Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, along with strong verbal and written communication skills, is essential; must be able to organize and translate data into clear, actionable reports. * Requires fluency in English; but bi-lingual in Spanish is a plus. Strong skills in time management, communication, critical thinking, and independent work, along with adaptability, attention to detail, accountability, and the confidence to address non-compliance professionally. What We Offer You: * Join a respected, family-owned leader in pork production with a 50-year legacy of innovation, integrity, and animal care * Take advantage of hands-on leadership opportunities, ongoing training, and clear career advancement paths within a collaborative team environment that values hard work, accountability, and personal growth across all levels of farm operations * We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, and employee assistance program (EAP), and more. * Be an active part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways - including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc. * A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, and for living its core values every day - respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation. * A culture that fosters employee growth, hybrid work options, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment. * The targeted base pay range for this role is $24/HR to $28/HR with this range reflecting differences in candidate knowledge, skills, and experience. Reports To: Biosecurity & Filtration Compliance Specialist Christensen Farms promotes a culture of inclusion and strives to attract a diverse set of candidates for each of our open positions. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and proud to offer employment and growth opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. Learn more about how you can put your passion and talent to work with us at: *************************************************************

Position Overview & Responsibilities: The Environmental Specialist is responsible for coordinating companywide environmental compliance and executing nutrient management functions. The Environmental Specialist plays a key role in implementing environmental strategies, long-term land application programs, and enhancing the value of CF's plant food resources. From Our Manager: "You will have the opportunity to engage with agricultural producers, in the farm, field, and office. You will have the opportunity to pursue excellence in environmental stewardship, nutrient management, and regulatory compliance for the organization." * Hiring Manager What You Will Do: * Assist in managing regular compliance tasks and environmental initiatives relating to air, manure, and water monitoring and reporting. * Assist in coordination and support of site permitting by preparing necessary submittals and representing the company in the permitting process * Assist in the evaluation of the feasibility of environmental projects, project design, proposal writing and defining project schedules. * Ensure quality control, recordkeeping, environmental compliance, and coordination of custom applicators. * Ensure the nutrient management program is executed, including maintaining manure storage capacity, on farm engagement, manure cooperator and custom applicator relationship management. * Ensure quality control, recordkeeping, environmental compliance, and coordination of custom applicators. * Promote the agronomic value of manure nutrients, manage field acres to optimize nutrient utilization, and crop scouting for fertility tracking. * Thoroughly understand all applicable federal, state, and local regulations for service area * Assist with relationship management regulatory agencies and neighbor relations What You Offer Us: * Minimum of one to four years of agri-business employment with strong environmental, conservation, or agronomy background and customer service experience. * Minimum formal education required: A.A., B.S. in Environmental Management, Agronomy, Soil Science, or other related. * Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to influence others. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Highly intelligent with excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills. * The ability to work in a collaborative environment, be willing to push the difficult issues and have a strong desire to understand the business. * Can adapt approach, time, and efforts in priority areas, and to produce results in a fast-paced environment. What We Offer You: * We offer you a dynamic role with a blend of working environments from the office, farm fields, and swine production sites. * Opportunity to grow in your environmental career and helping ensure the stewardship of our natural resources. * We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, and employee assistance program (EAP), and more. * Be an active part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways - including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc. * A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and for living its core values every day - respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation. * A culture that fosters employee growth, hybrid work options, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment. Reports to: * Environmental Manager Christensen Farms promotes a culture of inclusion and strives to attract a diverse set of candidates for each of our open positions. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and proud to offer employment and growth opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.

Job Description A holistic, end-to-end experience in a corporate environment with access and visibility to senior executives, experience in financial and performance analysis and involvement in special projects that will drive results Responsibilities Ability to pull and manipulate large amounts of data for analysis to provide meaningful information Aptitude to conduct cost/benefit analysis, performance analysis, and benchmark analysis Handling sensitive and confidential information with honesty and integrity Complete special projects as needed and other duties as assigned Requirements Must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited local University, with a major in Finance. Junior or Senior level, with current GPA of 3.0 or above Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without Visa sponsorship Ability to effectively and efficiently communicate process and findings through oral and written communication Ambitious, positive attitude, and a desire to build a career in the Finance field Possess a strong desire to learn and eagerness to gain hands-on experience Proficient in Microsoft suite of products, especially excel. SQL and Power BI experience a plus Knowledge of industry terminology a plus Time Commitment Core hours of operation are 8:00am and 5:00pm Monday thru Friday 10 weeks (End of May through first week in August) Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Job Description Under the direction of a Lead Veterinarian, this position will be responsible for working with the Production Operations Team to develop strategies and process-oriented approaches to improve the health and performance of our swine herd. This position offers the opportunity to develop expertise in all phases of swine production. From Our Manager: "This position presents the opportunity to join a team of leaders dedicated to operational excellence and advancing the future of pork production. In this role, you will expand beyond routine veterinary responsibilities by contributing to field trials, supporting initiatives in safety, health, biosecurity, and animal welfare, and collaborating as part of a strategically focused leadership team." - Hiring Manager What You Will Do: Work strategically with Live Operations Team to improve Flow Performance Management of Health within flow across all stages of production (Breeding to Market) Contribute to research initiatives at both structure research sites and within the field. Implement treatment strategies Provide timely diagnostic service and support including the coordination of field sample collections and analysis and communication of diagnostic results Provide summaries and recommendations to Live Operations Team Respond immediately to health challenges as they arise Troubleshoot specific on-farm health and production problems Deliver appropriate technical training of the service and farm staff Support all initiatives and practices related to bio-security and Standard Operating Procedures within the production operation system Support FAD preparedness through various avenues including the training of employees as Certified Swine Sampler Collectors. Conduct all necessary regulatory blood testing and/or animal health checks Ensure regulatory compliance of animal movements and product use What You Offer Us: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree 1-3 years of experience in veterinary, agriculture, or livestock settings; swine industry experience is a plus. Good understanding of diseases and laboratory analyses Proven excellent oral and written communication skills Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented atmosphere Ability to manage time and priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively build strong working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts Proven ability to use initiative and think independently Demonstrated commitment to the swine industry and well-being of livestock Ability and willingness to travel Specialized or Motorized Equipment and/or Tools: This position will require operating a company vehicle, or occasional mileage reimbursement. Any employment offer for this position is contingent upon the review of your motor vehicle record (MVR). The MVR will be reviewed to determine insurability based on CF's insurance carrier and company policy. What We Offer You: Take advantage of hands-on leadership opportunities, ongoing training, and clear career advancement paths within a collaborative team environment that values hard work, accountability, and personal growth across all levels of farm operations. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, an employee assistance program (EAP), and more. Be an active part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways - including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc. A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, and for living its core values every day - respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation. A culture that fosters employee growth, hybrid work options, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment. The targeted base pay range for this role is $95,209 to $157,095 with this range reflecting differences in candidate knowledge, skills, and experience. Reports To: Director Christensen Farms promotes a culture of inclusion and strives to attract a diverse set of candidates for each of our open positions. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and proud to offer employment and growth opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Job Description Looking for an exciting career in biosecurity that provides essential support to one of the largest family-owned pork producers in the United States? Christensen Farms is hiring Sanitation Technicians. These opportunities are full-time, benefit earning positions. Description: Ensure all trucks and trailers are washed in a timely manner in accordance with all biosecurity procedures and guidelines. Involves working in wet conditions while bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting and climbing in and out of trailers repeatedly. Duties: Proper cleaning and disinfecting of livestock trailers Cleaning of pits and wash bays Washing of clothes and towels Communicate effectively with the Truck Wash Supervisor and other Wash and dry bay Staff Follow all wash Standard Operating Procedures Perform light duty maintenance as needed Inform Truck Wash Supervisor of equipment issues Suggest, plan, and implement Standard Operating Procedures Assist in providing a safe work environment Provide feedback to Truck Wash Supervisor Assist Truck Wash Supervisor in ordering supplies to maintain appropriate inventory Care and maintenance of equipment Qualifications: Position requires a minimum lifting ability of 50 lbs. Ideal candidates will be dependable, able to learn new tasks and follow directions, and work with minimal supervision. Position requires strong attention to detail. Schedule: Full time - Day time hours with occasional overtime. Christensen Farms is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to select the most qualified person for each position in the organization. No employee of CF will discriminate against any applicant for employment or a fellow employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, citizenship status, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other prohibited basis under applicable local, state, or federal law. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN Are you interested in working with pigs? Do you want to work for a company where excellence is recognized and advancement opportunities are earned? Christensen Farms is seeking both entry level and experienced Part Time Animal Care Technicians to join our sow farm team . We look forward to matching your abilities with our company's goals! As an Animal Care Technician in Christensen Farms Sow System, you'll be a member of one of the nation's top producing teams. Every day you'll be a part of providing quality pork to help feed a growing world and doing hands on work that makes a difference for the pig herd and your team. If selected for this job, you'll be responsible for upholding our high biosecurity and animal welfare standards. As an Animal Care Technician, you'll receive training to provide outstanding animal care and handling and maintain pig herd health and vaccination programs. In addition, you'll learn how to perform artificial insemination, attend to farrowing sows, care for growing pigs and maintain required sow records. PAY This Animal Care Technician position starts at $20.00/hour. ABOUT CHRISTENSEN FARMS We are one of the largest family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million pigs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, we operate throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, and South Dakota. We own three feed mills, manage 148,000 sows on 44 sow farms and oversee more than 350 nursery and grow-finish sites. We employ nearly 1,000 people and maintain 1,500 contract partnerships. The company is vertically integrated with a strong presence across the pork value chain from farm to fork. At Christensen Farms, we bring passion and pride to our daily work. We know every task contributes to our noble purpose of providing safe, nutritious food to nearly 15 million people around the world. Our dedicated team encompasses people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, working together with the utmost care, safety and integrity to produce high quality pork. We also assist employees in achieving their career goals through personal and professional development. Employee innovation is key to our industry leadership. Our employees are an essential element in our success their passion drives our purpose. Christensen Farms is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to select the most qualified person for each position in the organization. No employee of CF will discriminate against any applicant for employment or a fellow employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, citizenship status, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other prohibited basis under applicable local, state, or federal law.

Job Description Christensen Farms is one of the largest, family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million hogs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, our 50 year old company operates throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, and South Dakota. Christensen Farms owns three feed mills, manages 140,000 sows on 44 farms, and oversees more than 350 nurseries and grow-finish sites. Our organization employs nearly 1,000 people and maintains 1,500 contract partnerships. We are an industry leader with a proven commitment to ethical practices, food safety, and nutrition. Join our team! Position Overview: We are seeking a LEAN Continuous Improvement Specialist to collaborate with operational leadership in driving LEAN initiatives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. This role is instrumental in identifying inefficiencies, implementing sustainable process enhancements, and supporting long-term strategies that boost productivity, quality, and cost savings. From Our Manager: "This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career while making meaningful impact as a driving force for continuous improvement. In this role, you'll take the lead on enhancing operational efficiency across our swine production system, working independently and building strong cross-functional relationships. You'll play a key role in implementing LEAN principles and shaping the future of our performance-driven culture". Hiring Manager What You Will Do: Assist in training team members on LEAN program objectives, while supporting the planning and execution of Kaizen events using LEAN Six Sigma tools. Identify and prioritize process improvement opportunities that reduce waste, lower costs, and enhance execution by leveraging available resources such as people, materials, and finances. Collaborate with production sites and support departments to drive continuous improvement, develop clear implementation plans and timelines, and resolve technical problems with appropriate resources. Solicit employee buy-in to support successful change management initiatives and ensure sustained improvements across all levels. Conduct in-depth analyses to assess current conditions, evaluate improvement potential, and communicate intervention needs to the LEAN/Continuous Improvement Manager. Monitor execution at LEAN-trained sites through routine audits of tools like 5S and Standard Work, while teaching and tracking performance metrics and key deliverables. What You Offer Us: Agricultural and/or manufacturing process improvement experience in continuous improvement using LEAN Six Sigma techniques. Highly prefer LEAN training, certification and experience as a green belt, implementing projects under the direction of a black belt. Black belt certification a plus. Will consider a range of experience from yellow through black belt certified. Ability to clearly present information, influence behaviors, and communicate across departments. Ability to travel: This role may involve frequent travel for the first 18-24+ months as part of a long-term project rollout across multiple production sites. Once implementation is complete, the position will shift into a more permanent, regional-based role. Strong critical thinking, creativity, and motivational skills in fast-paced, team-driven settings, prioritizing relationship-building, earning trust, and inspiring confidence across all levels of the organization. A data-driven and curious mindset with a strong focus on measuring work outcomes and creatively solving problems. Flexible, organized, and compliance-focused, with the sound judgment needed to escalate issues appropriately and ensure operational integrity. Other Preferences: Strong Bilingual language skills in English and Spanish. Farm and/or livestock care and/or process improvement experience. What We Offer You: Join a respected, family-owned leader in pork production with a 50-year legacy of innovation, integrity, and animal care. Take advantage of hands-on leadership opportunities, ongoing training, and clear career advancement paths within a collaborative team environment that values hard work, accountability, and personal growth across all levels of farm operations. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, an employee assistance program (EAP), and more. Be an active part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways - including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc. A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, and for living its core values every day - respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation. A culture that fosters employee growth, hybrid work options, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment. The targeted base pay range for this role is $65,000 to $85,000 with this range reflecting differences in candidate knowledge, skills, and experience. Reports To: Live Operations Continuous Improvement Manager Christensen Farms promotes a culture of inclusion and strives to attract a diverse set of candidates for each of our open positions. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and proud to offer employment and growth opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. Learn more about how you can put your passion and talent to work with us at: ************************************************************* Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Position Overview & Responsibilities: Christensen Farms' Agronomists are responsible for directing and executing nutrient management across a designated territory. This role will support companywide production operations through effective manure utilization, agronomic field services, and compliance with environmental regulations. This role is instrumental in ensuring environmental stewardship. From Our Manager: "You will have the opportunity to engage with agricultural producers, in the farm, field, and office. You will have the opportunity to pursue excellence in nutrient management, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance for the organization." * Hiring Manager What You Will Do: * Ensure the nutrient management program is executed, including maintaining manure storage capacity, on farm engagement, manure cooperator and custom applicator relationship management. * Ensure quality control, recordkeeping, environmental compliance, and coordination of custom applicators. * Promote the agronomic value of manure nutrients, manage field acres to optimize nutrient utilization, and crop scouting for fertility tracking. * Maintain thorough knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations. * Support interactions with regulatory agencies and neighbor relations. What You Offer Us: * Minimum of one to four years of agronomy, agricultural sales, or environmental work experience. * Minimum formal education required: A.A., B.S. in Agronomy, Soil Science, or other related. * Specialized Training requirements: CCA (Certified Crop Advisor) is an asset but not required. * Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to influence others. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * The ability to produce results in a fast-paced environment with critical thinking and problem-solving skills. What We Offer You: * We offer you a dynamic role with a blend of working environments from the office to farm field, and swine production sites. * Opportunity to grow in your agronomy/environmental career and helping ensure the stewardship of our natural resources. * We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, and employee assistance program (EAP), and more. * Be an active part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways - including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc. * A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and for living its core values every day - respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation. * A culture that fosters employee growth, hybrid work options, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment. Reports to: * Agronomy Manager or Environmental Manager Christensen Farms promotes a culture of inclusion and strives to attract a diverse set of candidates for each of our open positions. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and proud to offer employment and growth opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.

Christensen Farms is one of the largest, family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million hogs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, our 50 year old company operates throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, and South Dakota. Christensen Farms owns three feed mills, manages 140,000 sows on 44 farms, and oversees more than 350 nurseries and grow-finish sites. Our organization employs nearly 1,000 people and maintains 1,500 contract partnerships. We are an industry leader with a proven commitment to ethical practices, food safety, and nutrition. Join our team! Position Overview: The Marketing Coordinator will support the company's marketing and scheduling operations across a complex, multi-state production system. In this highly analytical role, they'll interpret data across groups, flows, and packer commitments to ensure the right pigs get to the right place at the right time. The coordinator will be a key liaison between production, logistics, and marketing, analyzing load performance, adjusting schedules, generating insights, and supporting quick decisions that directly impact profitability and efficiency. What You Will Do: * Analyze marketing and flow data to support daily, weekly, and long-range, scheduling decisions. * Manage load scheduling and adjustments to ensure proper flow timing, required down days, and optimized utilization. * Generate and distribute reports (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly) to Marketing Managers, Directors, and senior leadership. * Monitor and reconcile load schedules vs. commitments, resolving discrepancies to minimize transportation issues. * Negotiate open-market sales with packers as needed to secure optimal pricing and grade value. * Collaborate cross-functionally with packers, transportation, and marketing teams to address schedule changes or disruptions. * Maintain compliance with drug withdrawal and animal welfare requirements across all market loads. * Collect and reconcile packer data, ensuring accuracy in accounting, carcass data imports, and financial reports. What You Offer Us: * Analytical precision and attention to detail, with the ability to turn data into clear insights and actions. * Understanding of production or commodity marketing systems, preferably within agriculture or protein sectors. * Strong Excel and data management skills, with a passion for process accuracy and efficiency. * Ability to manage complexity, balancing multiple moving parts while meeting time-sensitive deadlines. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills, working cross-functionally with logistics, production, and leadership teams. * Proactive problem-solving mindset, anticipating issues and proposing clear, data-driven solutions. * Integrity and dependability, ensuring all reporting, communication, and scheduling reflect Christensen Farms' standards. * Eagerness to grow professionally, within a stable, high-performing agricultural organization. What We Offer You: * Take advantage of hands-on leadership opportunities, ongoing training, and clear career advancement paths within a collaborative team environment that values hard work, accountability, and personal growth across all levels of the organization. * We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, an employee assistance program (EAP), and more. * Be an active part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways - including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc. * A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, and for living its core values every day - respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation. * A culture that fosters employee growth, hybrid work options, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment. * The targeted base pay range for this role is $53,000 to $65,000 with this range reflecting differences in candidate knowledge, skills, and experience. Reports To: Director of Marketing Christensen Farms promotes a culture of inclusion and strives to attract a diverse set of candidates for each of our open positions. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and proud to offer employment and growth opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. Learn more about how you can put your passion and talent to work with us at: *************************************************************

This position involves collaborating with production leadership to support farms by ensuring quality controls that uphold CF and regulatory standards. The Animal Welfare Auditor will deliver training to animal caretakers related to animal wellbeing, conduct on-farm assessments and audits, develop corrective action plans, and ensure the resolution of identified non-compliances. Individuals in this role will be expected to cultivate strong working relationships with leaders and caretakers to effectively implement solutions and ensure compliance. From Our Manager: In this role, you'll be a trusted partner to our farms-helping ensure the wellbeing of our animals through meaningful relationships, hands-on support, and a shared commitment to doing what's right. Your work will directly shape the health of our herds and the strength of our company." - Hiring Manager What You Will Do: * Manage audits in line with biosecurity standards. * Effectively organize and prioritize tasks, take full ownership of scheduling, and independently meet deadlines. * Demonstrate proficiency in adhering to audit standards, ensuring compliance with established guidelines and procedures, and in doing so upholding the integrity and accuracy of audit processes and reports. * Conduct, document, and communicate outcomes of assessments related to animal wellbeing, environmental safety, and other critical areas throughout the system. * Accurately input and manage data into multiple designated systems and promptly communicate findings to relevant stakeholders to ensure corrective actions are taken in a timely manner. * Conduct CF Annual Certification for both Contract and Employee locations (fulfills PQA Plus requirement). * Support farms by providing specialized training as requested/needed regarding animal welfare practices. * Support departments as needed during external 3rd party audits. * Identify and effectively communicate areas of opportunity beyond the scope of the audit, contributing to continuous systemic enhancement. What You Offer Us: * Professional, 2 or 4 year degree or equivalent experience. * Livestock and/or relevant industry experience preferred. * TQA, PQA Plus Advisor Certification preferred. * PAACO Swine Auditor Certification preferred. * Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is preferred. What We Offer You: * A strong career track with opportunities to grow. * We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, an employee assistance program (EAP), and more. * Be an active part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways - including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc. * A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, and for living its core values every day - respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation. * A culture that fosters employee growth, hybrid work options, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment. * The targeted base pay range for this role is $43,378 to $71,887 with this range reflecting differences in candidate knowledge, skills, and experience. Travel Requirements: Position requires occasional overnight travel to accomplish training and audit requirements for all live animal operations. Additional travel to achieve certification or continuing education may also be required. The estimated overnight travel is 5 nights per month. Specialized or Motorized Equipment and/or Tools: This position will require operating a company vehicle, or occasional mileage reimbursement. Any employment offer for this position is contingent upon the review of your motor vehicle record (MVR). The MVR will be reviewed to determine insurability based on CF's insurance carrier and company policy. Reports To: Animal Wellbeing Supervisor Christensen Farms promotes a culture of inclusion and strives to attract a diverse set of candidates for each of our open positions. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and proud to offer employment and growth opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.

Job Description ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN Are you interested in working with pigs? Do you want to work for a company where excellence is recognized and advancement opportunities are earned? Christensen Farms is seeking both entry level and experienced Animal Care Technicians to join our full-time sow farm team. We look forward to matching your abilities with our company's goals! As an Animal Care Technician in Christensen Farms Sow System, you'll be a member of one of the nation's top producing teams. Every day you'll be a part of providing quality pork to help feed a growing world and doing hands on work that makes a difference for the pig herd and your team. If selected for this job, you'll be responsible for upholding our high biosecurity and animal welfare standards. As an Animal Care Technician, you'll receive training to provide outstanding animal care and handling and maintain pig herd health and vaccination programs. In addition, you'll learn how to perform artificial insemination, attend to farrowing sows, care for growing pigs and maintain required sow records. PAY AND BENEFITS This Animal Care Technician position starts at $20/hr. We also offer a great benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, a paid time off bank, and an employee assistance program (EAP). ABOUT CHRISTENSEN FARMS We are one of the largest family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million pigs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, we operate throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, and South Dakota. We own three feed mills, manage 148,000 sows on 44 sow farms and oversee more than 350 nursery and grow-finish sites. We employ nearly 1,000 people and maintain 1,500 contract partnerships. The company is vertically integrated with a strong presence across the pork value chain from farm to fork. At Christensen Farms, we bring passion and pride to our daily work. We know every task contributes to our noble purpose of providing safe, nutritious food to nearly 15 million people around the world. Our dedicated team encompasses people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, working together with the utmost care, safety and integrity to produce high quality pork. We also assist employees in achieving their career goals through personal and professional development. Employee innovation is key to our industry leadership. Our employees are an essential element in our success their passion drives our purpose. WORK SCHEDULE Although hours may vary, the typical work schedule for an Animal Care Technician position is Monday through Friday, 6:00 am 3:30 pm with a rotating weekend. When you work the weekend, you will have a scheduled day off during the week. This full-time job averages 43-45 hours a week. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today! Christensen Farms is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to select the most qualified person for each position in the organization. No employee of CF will discriminate against any applicant for employment or a fellow employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, citizenship status, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other prohibited basis under applicable local, state, or federal law. Job Posted by ApplicantPro