Operations Associate Program

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YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting opportunity in our Operations Associate Program (OAP) working in our Guymon, OK plant. The program is designed for recent college graduates who are interested in a career in fresh pork processing. The OAP gives the individual the opportunity to gain hands‑on industry experience in the day‑to‑day operations of a 900,000 square‑foot fresh pork facility harvesting 22,500 animals per day.

The program is designed to bridge the transition from academics to industry and is three phases: production training, food safety quality assurance (FSQA), operations management and requires the individual to successfully complete each phase before advancing to the next. Phase one as a production trainer allows the individual to learn key positions required in production to obtain yields and efficiencies in the operation.

Phase two gives exposure to the established food safety and quality standards for the company. Finally, phase three gives the individual the opportunity to work side‑by‑side with production management to learn the day‑to‑day management of a production line. The duration of each training phase will vary based on the business needs, previous experience, and individual performance and knowledge.

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought‑after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well‑being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home.

We are a Fortune 500 employer, recently nominated by the Business Journal as one of the “Best Places to Work”, representing our dynamic culture, where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

• Participate in all certification programs required for each phase of the program.
• Become skillful in critical production positions utilizing a variety of tools (i.e. whizard knife, straight knife, and draw knife).
• Communicate and collaborate with all levels of management within the organization.
• Ensure all new hires and existing employees are trained and qualified to perform the tasks of each position on the line.
• Participate in the harvest inspection program.
• Be knowledgeable of general company policies and job‑specific standard operating procedures (SOPs), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), training requirements, and personal protective equipment.
• Maintain accurate records to ensure consistency of product quality, compliance to regulatory agency requirements (USDA), company FSQA policies and procedures, and documentation of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) process.
• Monitor Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), SOPs and Critical Control Points (CCPs) to ensure the quality and food safety of product and that product specifications are met.

• Instills trust
• Communicates effectively
• Action‑oriented
• Ensures accountability
• Drives results

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s or associate degree in meat science, food safety, or another related field preferred.
• Preferred:
  Internship or work experience in a meat processing plant.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, typically 9‑10 hours a day.

The schedule will vary based on business needs.

• Regularly required to move around the facility.
• Must regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Will be working in the plant.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• Noise level in the work environment is dependent on specific environment.

• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee pork purchase program

For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site:
Seaboard Foods Benefits

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans’ status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.