Nova-Tech in the News
Recently, two of Nova-Tech Engineering’s account manager’s were featured in publications discussing the technology Nova-Tech Engineering provides and how it has benefited the companies who have implemented the technology. Nova-Tech’s flagship equipment (Poultry Service Processing [PSP], Microwave Claw Processor [MCP] and Infrared Beak Treat [IRBT]) can be found in over 500 hatcheries in more than 57 countries and 6 continents around the world.
Daniele Duarte Johnson, NTE Account Manager, recently had the privilege of being featured in a Brazilian publication, A Hora Do Ovo, talking about the benefits of Nova-Tech’s technology for the Brazilian market. To view the article click here. To read the article (translated by Daniele) click on the link below.
A hora do Ovo- Brazilian Magazine March 2019- English Translation
NTE Account Manager, Manon Claux-Conway was also included in a recent article published by a French publication talking about the development of the duckling claw treatment system. Click here to view the article or click the link below to read the article (translated using Google Translate).
Article Filiere Avicole Jan 2019
Celebrations
Konnie Carity, retired on April 26th after a little over 12 years as the Nova-Tech Engineering receptionist. She’ll be enjoying spending time with her grand kids and some travel. Enjoy your retirement Konnie, congratulations!
Pictured (l-r): Jim Sieben and Konnie Carity
Ruth Ann Holthouse, Controller for Turkey Valley Farms celebrated a big birthday on Thursday, May 9th. To help her celebrate the TVF office had a nice party for her with cake and decorated her office. She also returned to a decorated office at LSI the following day.
Years of Service
Congratulations to Troy Robinson on 5 years of service with Select Genetics! Troy is the Global Transportation Manager for Select Genetics.
Pictured (l-r): Troy Robinson and Kevin Lynch
Feed Mill Hoppers
Pictured below are Rick Huisinga and Rick VanderSpek standing inside one of the 6 hoppers being installed as part of the feed mill project. According to Kurt Schimek, Farm Service Elevator General Manager, the hoppers hold 60 tons each!
Pictured (l-r): Rick Huisinga and Rick VanderSpek
Select Genetics HR
Some of the Select Genetics Human Resources staff traveled to Willmar the week of April 29th. Along with the HR staff in Willmar, they were busy the entire week with several things including compliance training, discussions on recruiting strategies, learning more about work comp, and more. The picture below was taken during a team building activity they participated in.
Pictured (l-r): Sabrina Velasquez (MO), Bridgid Bowers (MN), Sonia Valenciano (MO), Iana Lutsenko (IN), and Susan Mathias (VA)
Openings
Current status of all organizational openings.
Welcome New Employees
Lindsey Fischer
Payroll Benefits Billing Spec
Thomas Laska
Co-Op
Shelby Groen
Emp Development Specialist
John Kennedy
Engineer
Paula Emberland
Purchasing Specialist
Eric Shaw
Scrum Master
Richard Lee
CDL Driver
Peggy Huffman
Harrisonburg Gender Technician
Bridget Biggers
HR Generalist
Tara Shields
Human Resources
Michael Harrell
IA Truck Washer
Justin Moreno
MN Catcher
Sandra Marcano
MN General Labor
Lance Brune
MN Truck Mechanic
Rudy Arce
Jonathon Huss
Elliott Pena Jr.
MO Catcher
Bianca Flores
Vickie Guzman
Jerry Lujan
Darlene Guzman
Carlos Rodriguez Torres
MO Egg Picker
Christopher Scott
MO Mechanic
Donasiano Barrientos Barrientos
Jose Flores III
MO Milker
Derek Darnall
MO Semen Driver
Bryan Berg
Kevin Carey
Kevin Buchanan
MO Vaccination Crew
Lacy Chambers
NC Milker
Logan Earley
Roy Adolfs
Osceola Back Crew
Sabrina Buckingham
Osceola Service Room Supervisor
Laura Cano
Soe Kmaung
July Htoo
Lineworker
Soe Aye
Steven Johnson
Farm Labor
Employee Count
As of 5/17/19 we have 1,692 employees
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