Smithfield Foods
Career Foundation Program (CFP) Associate - Grain and Ingredient Procurement
Smithfield Foods, Rose Hill, North Carolina, United States, 28458
Overview
The Career Foundation Program (CFP)
is designed to provide an opportunity for recent college graduates to explore career options through a function-specific rotation. The program is divided into tracks, each oriented toward a different part of the Company's operations. The CFP Associate learns about an aspect of the business while seeking a position to launch a career with Smithfield. Company senior leaders, along with an assigned manager, mentor and program manager, provide guidance, training, and partnership throughout the CFP Associate's rotations. Rotations can last 18 to 24 months depending on the track. Compensation
$26.45 hourly. Responsibilities
Grain origination and merchandising Grain and ingredient supply chain and logistics Grain and ingredient operations Grain export Cooperation with feed manufacturing and animal nutrition Grain and ingredient quality assurance Grain accounting Marketing and customer relations Commodities risk management Performs other duties as defined by manager CFP Associates are expected to contribute to the goals of each department to which they are assigned. They will assist in problem-solving, take leadership roles on projects, help departments achieve short- and long-term objectives, and deliver high-level results. The program is designed for high-potential graduates who can adapt quickly, show initiative, and take on increasingly complex project responsibilities. After 12 months in the program, associates may apply for open positions for which they are qualified while continuing rotations. Selections for Smithfield positions are merit-based. Throughout rotations and internal job searches, CFP Associates receive guidance and career counseling from mentors, managers, and Talent Acquisitions specialists. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills. May perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university; or currently enrolled college student with anticipated graduation by end of current semester. Ability to relocate one to two times during rotation if needed. Must possess a high level of professionalism, discretion and ability to self-manage time from remote locations. Excellent written and oral communication skills Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Travel up to 15-25% of time with periodic overnight travel Currently authorized to work in the U.S. Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Ability to be respectful, approachable and team-oriented while building strong working relationships Work Environment & Physical Demands
Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs Frequently stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and communicate Regularly work at elevated heights Routinely exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions Must tolerate cold, heat, grain dust, grain/mill odors, and noisy conditions Relocation
Relocation Package Available EEO Information
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.
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The Career Foundation Program (CFP)
is designed to provide an opportunity for recent college graduates to explore career options through a function-specific rotation. The program is divided into tracks, each oriented toward a different part of the Company's operations. The CFP Associate learns about an aspect of the business while seeking a position to launch a career with Smithfield. Company senior leaders, along with an assigned manager, mentor and program manager, provide guidance, training, and partnership throughout the CFP Associate's rotations. Rotations can last 18 to 24 months depending on the track. Compensation
$26.45 hourly. Responsibilities
Grain origination and merchandising Grain and ingredient supply chain and logistics Grain and ingredient operations Grain export Cooperation with feed manufacturing and animal nutrition Grain and ingredient quality assurance Grain accounting Marketing and customer relations Commodities risk management Performs other duties as defined by manager CFP Associates are expected to contribute to the goals of each department to which they are assigned. They will assist in problem-solving, take leadership roles on projects, help departments achieve short- and long-term objectives, and deliver high-level results. The program is designed for high-potential graduates who can adapt quickly, show initiative, and take on increasingly complex project responsibilities. After 12 months in the program, associates may apply for open positions for which they are qualified while continuing rotations. Selections for Smithfield positions are merit-based. Throughout rotations and internal job searches, CFP Associates receive guidance and career counseling from mentors, managers, and Talent Acquisitions specialists. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills. May perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university; or currently enrolled college student with anticipated graduation by end of current semester. Ability to relocate one to two times during rotation if needed. Must possess a high level of professionalism, discretion and ability to self-manage time from remote locations. Excellent written and oral communication skills Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Travel up to 15-25% of time with periodic overnight travel Currently authorized to work in the U.S. Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Ability to be respectful, approachable and team-oriented while building strong working relationships Work Environment & Physical Demands
Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs Frequently stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and communicate Regularly work at elevated heights Routinely exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions Must tolerate cold, heat, grain dust, grain/mill odors, and noisy conditions Relocation
Relocation Package Available EEO Information
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.
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