Summer Fun
The team at Life-Science Innovations enjoyed a sweltering evening at a Stinger’s game the end of July. The food was delicious and it was a close game up until the very end when the Stinger’s fell by 1 to the Minnesota Mud Puppies. Employees along with their families had a great time cheering on the Stinger’s and connecting with their co-workers.
Select Genetics Turkey School
The Missouri Breeder Division hosted a farm manager Turkey School meeting the beginning of August. Several topics were presented to stimulate conversation and pass on strategies for managing turkey breeder flocks. Scott Nolan (Breeder Manager) discussed turkey breeder management basics. Fred Lee (Service Tech) and Jonathon Buckle (Service Tech) co-presented on hot weather ventilation after attending a ventilation seminar at the University of Arkansas. David Cordel (Maintenance Supervisor) lead a discussion on electrical circuits and how they power farm equipment. He also brought in a unique display of different circuits found on Missouri farms for hands on learning. Finally, Dr. Jake Carlson (Division Veterinarian) presented on water line sanitation and the importance of using electrolytes in turkey breeders during periods of heat stress and Eric Hagedon (Missouri General Manager) covered topics related to farm labor and cost.
The Missouri division aims to hold manager turkey school meetings quarterly to discuss topics that are pertinent to managing turkey breeders and to increase farm manager engagement and learning.
Nova-Tech Poultry
Nova-Tech Poultry is excited to introduce Chris Hofstad as the Division Manager. During his time with Nova-Tech Engineering, Chris has demonstrated the ability to serve others, build relationships, and be a strong servant leader. Chris has a strong customer service focus and strives to solve problems in scalable ways, provide innovative methods to reach the outcomes and goals set before him and deliver quality service to our customers. Help us welcome Chris!
MTGA President’s Award
Congratulations to Dr. Ben Wileman, Director of Global Technical Services for Select Genetics on receiving the President’s Award from the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association (MTGA)! Ben was awarded this honor by MTGA President, Jake Vlaminck and was chosen because of his dedication and commitment to the turkey industry and the MTGA organization.
Spotlight on Benefits
The Empower Learning Center is a great resource to check out for information regarding Retirement, Saving, Investing, and more! In addition, you can now register for their monthly educational webinars several months in advance to ensure its on your calendar.
Upcoming webinar series for August and September are:
- August | The Sandwich Generation: Caring for your Kids and your Parents
- September | The many benefits of your Retirement Plan
Years of Service Anniversaries
Congratulations to the following team members who are celebrating Years of Service milestones in the month of August!
5 YEARS
William Vanderwerf | Farm Service Elevator
Kimberly Bautista | Nova-Tech Engineering
Kristy Koglin | Nova-Tech Engineering
Jose Espinoza Cruz | Select Genetics
Omar Perez Gonzalez | Select Genetics
Michael Barnett | Select Genetics
Enrique Gongora | Select Genetics
Poe Dah | Select Genetics
Tad Powelson | Turkey Valley Farms
10 YEARS
Mohamed Ali | Turkey Valley Farms
15 YEARS
Raimundo Amaya | Select Genetics
Miguel Garcia Tamayo | Select Genetics
Freddie Lee Jr. | Select Genetics
20 YEARS
Jason Thram | Select Genetics
Melissa Anderson | Select Genetics
30 YEARS
Julie Mondragon | Select Genetics
Openings
Current status of all organizational openings.
| Position | Company | Phase | Current Status | Contact |
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Welcome New Employees
Tyler Kowalczyk
Landon Johnson
General Labor
Gerald Campos Fajardo
Hatchery Worker
Brock Buffington
Bin Assembler
Willy Mercy
Clerson Joseph
Dilande Ovilma
Phelander Dimanche
Pierre Joseph
Anthony Fleming
Dawenly Jose
Trisco Lindsey
Gems Joseph
Goldsboro Back Crew
Stephanie Manning
Goldsboro Back Crew Supervisor
Marie Cherry
Cristar Julmiste Michel
Emmanuel Chery
Rosemary Coley- Ellis
Marie Joseph
Goldsboro Plt Srvc Tech
Felicito Huete Marin
Engels Huete Narvaez
Ticeresse Alceresse
Jean Hilaire Lexima
Mario Almaguer
IL Catcher
Anissau Julien
Exalus Julien
IL Egg Picker
Fernando Alvarado Ramirez
IL Farm Manager
Roberto West Levy
IL HR Coordinator
Marvin Reich
IPH Hatchery Sanitation
Luis Elias Vasquez
MO Catcher
Vivian Hernandez
MO Egg House
Gloriberti Nieves
Wilson Rabanales Ochoa
MO Egg Picker
Yeison Gonzalez Acabal
MO Farm Manager
Fabian Ortega
Alfonso Cano
MO Farm Sanitation
Baby Torres
MO Inseminator
Shon Hankins
MO Milker
Maria Montelongo Leyva
Monett General Labor
Richenord Benoit
NC Catcher
Annie Joseph
Stanley Pierre
Jackson Jean Baptiste
Wedjerly Antoine
NC Catcher/Chaser
Wilgimps Jean
Deshommes Wesley
Cleyenne Lafleur
Joann Long
Carline Nozil
Fradeline Alexandre
Stevenson Belvius
Acdonel Cenatus
Forestal Wilbert
Pierre Anias
NC Egg Picker
Castilus Guerrrier
Jasmin Evins
NC Milker
Brittany Spencer
NC Tom Lab
Trevor Locklear
Jamison Whiting
Javonnie Washington
NC Vacc
Jacqueniol Noel
Amir Rogers
Probus Felix
Evens Felix
David Hunt
DeaMonte Gadson
NC Vacc
Yadier Cruz Diaz
Osceola Back Crew
Roberto Ventura
Osceola Truck Washer
Mark Eldridge
Terre Haute Truck Mechanic
Branum Thomas
Franklin Hernandez
Roy Thomas
Driver
Ma La Thein
HR Assistant
Olvin Talavera Rodriguez
Yerania Herera Tercero
Walgler Milien
Elien Wildon
Bo Loh
Maung Hla
Jongmin Baek
Salvador Salazar
Henry Escobar Ramos
Tomas Rueda Calderon
Lar’nell Austin
Gabriel Gomes Pasker
Felipe De Jesus Mejia Ferrera
Falex Eglaus
Abdalle Ibrahim
Mohamed Abdiamir
Kendall Zeledon Montenegro
Maria Del Jesus Garza
Sabrina Ruelas
Cinthia Caballero Reyes
Lineworker
Steven Sanchez
QA/QC Technician
Employee Count
As of 8/15/24 we have 2,247 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!
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