PALS Summer Celebration
MinnWest Ag Conference
MinnWest Technology Campus co-hosted the Partners in Ag Innovation Conference with the Kandiyohi County Economic Development on June 18th. This year’s theme for the annual conference was The Impact of Technology on Agriculture. Speakers addressed topics on AI, climate modeling, biotechnology, automation and robotics, precision farming, and more. The keynote speaker, Joleen Hadrich, PhD, Associate Dean, University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Sciences (CFANS), presented on “The Future of Ag” and highlighted some interesting statistics about the impact agriculture has on the State of Minnesota (see below), such as, the fact that Minnesota is in the top 10 of producers for several commodities, including #1 for turkeys! So in a nutshell, what is the Future of Ag according to Joleen Hadrich? “We are continually evolving.” If you are interested checking out more of Dr. Hadrich’s presentation or other speakers from the conference you can learn more at: www.partnersinag.com
Spotlight on Benefits
New UMR.com User Experience
On June 24th, UMR launched an enhanced member website. The revamped site give users an intuitive, user-friendly way to access benefits information. All of the favorite features are still there but are easier to find and include more functionality. The new dashboard provides members with a snap-shot view of their benefits details and quick access to their personalized list of Things to do, claims, benefits and more. The new online portal also adapts to the user’s screen size, making it easier to view benefits information on the go. For more information on the enhanced umr.com experience check out the resources below:
MMA Information
As we’ve highlighted in the past, MarshMcLennan Agency has some great resources for employee wellbeing. Below you’ll find the most recent edition of their Live Well, Work Well newsletter and links to a couple upcoming webinars.
Live Well, Work Well Newsletter
Brainworks Webinar | August 13 – 1PM CST
- As we age, our body and brain functioning naturally declines. But with proper training, we can prevent, or at least postpone, its deterioration. Our brain is radically adaptable if we train it appropriately, like we do our bodies. This workshop provides the critical components of brain health and training, as well as a personalized program that can be applied to your everyday life.
5 Ways Technology Will Change How You Age Webinar | September 17 – 1PM CST
- Discover apps, sites, and devices that can make it easier for clients to work, stay healthy, live in the home of their choice, and remain socially connected as they age. Share the new technologies that are transforming retirement.
Years of Service Anniversaries
Congratulations to the following team members who are celebrating Years of Service milestones in the month of July!
5 YEARS
Thomas Scholten | Farm Service Elevator
Laura Orsten | Life-Science Innovations
Patrick Sieben | Nova-Tech Engineering
Courtney Tolifson | Nova-Tech Engineering
Suniel Basant | Nova-Tech Engineering
Brian O’leary | Nova-Tech Engineering
Dakota Davis | Select Genetics
Caitlin Wileman | Select Genetics
William Mejia | Select Genetics
Rickie Mcbryde | Select Genetics
Heather Sistar | Select Genetics
Hla Than | Select Genetics
Pamela Lambert | Select Genetics
Nay Bu | Turkey Valley Farms
Di Nu | Turkey Valley Farms
10 YEARS
Benjamin Watson | PALS
Virgil Hall | Select Genetics
Ramon Santiago Rodriguez | Select Genetics
Nay Moo | Select Genetics
15 YEARS
Martin Olivas | Select Genetics
Openings
Current status of all organizational openings.
| Position | Company | Phase | Current Status | Contact |
|---|
Welcome New Employees
Luisao Padilla
General Labor
Francisca Gonzalez Ocampo
Back Crew Supervisor
Eugene Kubesh
Messenger
Samuel Weber
Refurbishing Intern
Cornettie Graham
Esteban Garcia
Trevon Ellis
Alejandro Hernandez
Jesus Araujo
Goldsboro Back Crew
Esmeralda Bartolon-Sanchez
Goldsboro Plt Srvc Tech
Juan Carlos Gomez Gomez
IL AI Specialist
Dean Reznecheck
MN Accountant
Eh Ku
Soren Santos Yanez
MN Egg Picker
Kaylyn Irwin
MN Lab Technician
Arlo Rios
Juan Rodriguez
MO Catcher
Elena Gomez Carreto
MO Egg House
Eddie Escobar
Juan Hernandez
MO Farm Sanitation
Kaden Dejong
MO Intern
Osio Amador
Jerame Cruz
Gerardo Ortiz
MO Vacc
Ronny Salinas
NC Catcher/Chaser
Samuel Williams
NC Egg Picker
Nicholas McNeill
Osbaldo Avila
David Howard
Luxon Merisma
Anelle Merisma Jean
Sherren Washington
Angelo Harper
Cristal Ramirez
Jennifer Dean
Fabienne Paul
Bernatrice Michel
NC Egg Picker
Cooper Norris
NC Leadership Apprentice
Jose Villagran
NC Milker
Melissa Forrest
NC QC Swabbing
Gordon Duncan
NC Raeford Serv Tech
Wyatt Bishop
Terre Haute CDL Poult Driver
Ricardo Arellano
Melchor Estrada
Turlock Back Crew
Ezequiel Uribe Vergara
Turlock Egg Room
Marco Sanchez Ortiz
VA Chores
Allan Garcia
Driver
Hsa Dah
Elvis Marin
Julian Martinez
Kristan Vargas
Israel Larios Hernandez
Troy Harris
Omar Hussein
Julio Rios Pichardo
Abdirashid Hassan
Elva Arreola
Luis Perez Mitchell
Sydnie Fisher
Thi Bich Huyen Tran
Cong Anh Bui
Kieu Diem Uyen Duong
Lineworker
Tristan Bergmann
Purchasing Manager
Employee Count
As of 7/15/24 we have 2,217 employees
Human Resources is a 360 degree business partner with our family of affiliates to attract, engage, retain and develop our most valuable resource: our people. 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