Transportation Management Trainee- Iowa – Iowa Falls, IA

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting Transportation Management Trainee opportunity. The Transportation Management Trainee will gain knowledge and training within Seaboard Foods’ transportation and transportation support departments. Trainees will work across various departments to familiarize themselves in market haul, inner-company transport, truck wash, and proper animal handling procedures. Trainees will gain exposure in the driver hiring process, scheduling, vehicle registration, regulations, transportation safety, and quality assurance.

ABOUT US

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. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the “Best Places to Work” by Kansas City’s Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand the flow between production and transportation including inner-company scheduling, feed haul, loadout crews, market haul, truck wash, and reclaim haul.
• Understand Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and transportation safety, as well as become trained in proper animal handling procedures and Transportation Quality Assurance (TQA).
• Assist in creating driver schedules, recruitment of drivers, communication with drivers, and billing/invoicing of loads.
• Maintain vehicle listings, registration, insurance licensing, inventory, code invoices, complete transportation reports, JJ Kellar updates, and assist with payroll.
• Complete monthly reports and distribute to management, including vehicle mileage logs and truck wash data.
• Maintain driver logs, management reporting, pre and post trip inspection reports, and vehicle orders according to DOT requirements.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in ag business from a four-year university or college or related, an associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred; or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good critical thinking and judgement skills to reach the best possible solution to a problem.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of people such as employees, managers, and senior management.
• Flexible and able to work on assigned weekends and be on call at all times of the day and week, when assigned, to resolve any issues that arise.
• Acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) and ability to pass DOT physical and obtain medical card. Valid Driver’s License is required.

SCHEDULE

• The schedule will vary based on business needs. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• The work environment is in an office setting which is typically quiet.
• Employee will be required to travel to operations locations and may occasionally be near moving mechanical parts and will be exposed to airborne particles and gases at low concentrations.
• The employee will be exposed to waste material, feed and hog dust when in operations locations.

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

• 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: https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/why-sbf/

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.