JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for implementing a hands-on knife skills training program for new employees within a specific area of
a pork facility harvesting 22,500 animals per day. Coach, support, and follow up with new and existing on the
effective knife sharpening skills, including efficient trimming, and boning techniques necessary to produce
products to company specifications while ensuring employees work safely in assigned roles.
RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS
Ability to lead classroom training sessions for general knife skills, use of personal protective equipment,
sharpening techniques, and steel maintenance including a straight steel and mousetrap
• Evaluate trainee progress and maintain records of trainee’s progress and achievements
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with all levels of management within the organization
• Mentors and communicates effectively with all employees, provides direction, instructions, and
feedback based on the experience level of the employee
• Follows up and provides appropriate feedback and recognition based on level of performance
• Complete understanding of primal cuts specific to departmental lines
• Knowledge and understanding of personal protective required for knife positions
CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action
oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
• Develops talent
• Values differences
• Directs works
• Plans and aligns
REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/function
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skills,
and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions listed below.
• High school diploma required and some college preferred with course work in food/meat science,
business administration/management, education or other related field.
• Work experience in a manufacturing facility, food service, retail, or related field. Meat industry
experience is a plus
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite
• English required. Bi-lingual a plus
• Experience with a Learning Management System (LMS) a plus
12-13-2023
ABOUT SEABOARD FOODS
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 the 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.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in a
processing plant production floor setting and minimal time in an office setting. The plant
environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat
(non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, and exposure to airborne
particles, chemicals, and gases at low concentrations. The noise level in the work environment
can be loud when in the production area and requires hearing protection.
NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: The schedule of this position is in alignment with the plant
production schedule which is normally a 40 to 50-hour work week with Saturdays required if
production is scheduled.
WHY SEABOARD FOODS?
• American-owned & Fortune 500 company
in Kansas City
• Relocation assistance depending on the
location and role
• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire • Tuition reimbursement
• Company paid life insurance • Employee pork purchase program
• Paid short-term disability • Wellness program
• 401K with company match • Employee assistance program
• PTO & company holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Exciting & diverse culture, where your work
matters
JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW: “I understand this job description and its requirements; and
that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand the job duties,
responsibilities, and functions may be altered by the Company at any time.”
I have noted below any accommodations that are required to enable me to perform
these duties. I have also noted below any job responsibilities or functions which I am
unable to perform, with or without accommodations.

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