JBS Live Pork Feed Computer Systems Specialist | Salaried | Bonus Eligible

Our Mission

To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services for customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Job Title: JBS LivePork Feed Computer Systems Specialist

Reporting To: Director of Nutritional Services

JBS Live Pork is looking for a talented Live Pork Feed Computer Systems Specialist. Our ideal candidate has unmatched enthusiasm for utilizing agricultural software to improve production results and an unsurpassed desire to be the best. This candidate's passion and technical ability will be backed by a resume demonstrating determination, commitment, skill, and creativity. The ideal person in this role loves solving problems, building strong relationships with stakeholders and employees, and has a knack for digging deep into data and processes to solve complex yet rewarding issues.

If seeing projects through, delivering an impact to the business, and helping our pork production system become the pinnacle of innovation sounds exciting to you, apply today and join our team! Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter explaining their interest and fit for this role.

JBS offers a competitive pay, benefits package, 401K, and bonus opportunities!

Principle Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director in maintaining the Feed Allocation System (FAS) that manages the feeding plans for over 3.8 Million market pigs annually (50%)
• Responsible for maintaining data and user security information within the feed and production management software system
• Interact with employee farms, contract producers, field and office staff to help resolve issues, place/modify feed orders, and generate feed production reports
• Investigate issues and seek out resolutions to problems when they are found
• Coordinate and oversee projects related to the Feed Allocation System improvements and updates
• Collect, organize, and analyze data to improve the application of feeding plans
• Coordinate outreach meetings to deliver and present updated processes and methods
• Stay current with updates and newly released features of the feed and production management software
• Embrace company culture, values, and mission

Required Qualifications:

• Extremely proficient in IT systems, specifically in agriculture.
• Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to be available during non-typical business hours to assist IT users.
• Works well in a team setting, but also able to work alone.
• Ability to travel if need to assist users.
• Strong ability to network with outside experts in ag technology systems.
• Have a strong desire and passion for developing solutions within a pork production system
• Must be self-driven, and self-motivated, and comfortable with limited daily direction

Preferred Qualifications

• A.S. or B.S. in either Information Technology, Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Mathematics or other related fields.
• Prior experience with production software in a livestock operation.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the followingcompensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k):company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Incentive Pay:This position is eligible to participate in the Company's annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;

Travel: 5%, typically 2-3 times per year

Location: Russellville, AR