Flock Recognition
Recently two different Willmar Poultry Farm flocks achieved record numbers for the highest average daily gain, one for light hens and the other for toms. According to Ziggy Kotze, WPF General Manager, “the recent performances of these flocks is due in large part to the effort put forth by the farm managers and supervisors. They work towards producing the best environment for the birds by monitoring barn condition, managing the environment, and more recently, getting a much better handle on water sanitation.” In addition to creating the best environment, both farm managers have been with the company for several years. Their tenure and experience are a benefit to both the company and the flocks as they continue to expand their knowledge.
Green Farm | Flock #1801 | Light Hens
Age: 13 weeks, 1 day
Average Daily Gain: .1809
Net Live Weight: 16.48 lbs.
Tom Sondag is the farm manager for Green and has been with the company since 2007.
Hilltop Farm | Flock #1781 | Toms
Age: 20 weeks, 2 days
Average Daily Gain: .3267
Net Live Weight: 46.09 lbs.
Alan Zuroff is the farm manager for Hilltop and has been with the company since 2014.
TVF Christmas Party
Message from TVF employees:
Friends, Teams, and Family, that is what we are and we would like to share some pictures of our evening. We appreciate our owners for letting us have an evening of mingling, laughter, and good food. Once again thank you!
Highlights from the Turkey Valley Farms Management Christmas Party
ACA Filing
This notice is to inform you that the IRS has extended the due date for employers to issue the Health Coverage Form (1095-C) to eligible employees from January 31, 2019 to March 4, 2019, meaning that you are not required to submit a form 1095-C with your 2018 tax filing. As with the 2017 tax filing, you are encouraged to save your form 1095-C along with the copies of your other tax documents.
We will furnish your 1095-Cs by March 4, but they will not arrive by January 31. Please click the following link to reference the IRS notice for more information: IRS ACA filing extension
New Training Coordinator
Amelia Ryan, LSI Training Coordinator
Strengths: Connectedness, Includer, Adaptability, Intellection, Input
Amelia Ryan, joined the HR department the beginning of October as the new Training Coordinator. Amelia moved to Willmar approximately 5 years ago and really enjoys it. She loves the idea of being a part of a strengths based Servant Leadership culture, and is very excited to jump in and get involved in everything Training & Development related that LSI has to offer. She has her Masters in Youth Leadership Development and we are looking forward to seeing her put some of her leadership knowledge to good use here.
If you see Amelia around the halls feel free to say hello, or if you are out of state feel free to shoot her a welcome email or a phone call! We are very excited to have her!
Openings
Current status of all organizational openings.
Welcome New Employees
Todd Aaker
Assembler
Jalen Cabrera
IPH Egg Room
Marvin Gatewood
NC CDL Poult Driver
Leonardo Zamora
Osceola Back Crew
Paw Yee
Kyaw Lah Er
Aye Oo
Paw Hsee
Mue Chay
Derek Wacek
Matt Bellcourt
Travis Gruendemann
Andrew Waltz
Dustin Wacek
Hsar Wah
Naw Pat
Lineworker
Perla Ortiz Sierra
QA/QC Tech
Employee Count
As of 1/23/19 we have 1,750 employees
The Human Resources Team specializes in benefits and payroll, compliance and policy, employee relations, legal compliance, and company & employee overall well-being. We are located on the first floor of Life-Science Innovations on the MinnWest campus at 1800 Technology Drive. We look forward to working with you!
Please message us via email at human.resources@life-scienceinnovations.com or give us a call at