Careers

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Plant Operations

Ability to learn and operate the Distributed Control System (DCS) and other processes associated with the plant operations,

Understand and follow plant operating procedures for the shipping and receiving areas which includes rail car movement and bulk storage operations,

Operate machinery which will include, but is not limited to a front end loader, skid steer, forklift, man lift and rail car mover,

Maintain a clean facility and follow the sanitation schedule completing all tasks as assigned,

Provide a high level of customer service and maintain a professional presence at all times,

Assure timely and accurate daily documentation of all shipping and receiving information is completed and sample results are documented,

Attend and participate in shift exchange meetings at beginning and end of shift with oncoming/outgoing team members of the previous shift events and current process status

Provide knowledge sharing and training with other team members

Perform lockout tag out for permitted work including confined space entries and equipment maintenance and cleaning,

Team member can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.

Environmental, Health & Safety

Participate in all health, safety and environmental programs; maintain self-awareness on safety issues and requirements and report any safety concerns immediately to the EH&S department,

Responsible for notifying management team of environmental, quality and production concerns, problems and opportunities,

Perform all tasks associated with Feed Safety/Quality, assigned or as needed, to meet internal and external requirements relating to the production of safe, quality feed products.

Maintenance

Assist the maintenance department with routine tasks such as completing equipment lubrication PMs, assembling and disassembling equipment,

Learn and utilize CMMS (Centralized Maintenance Management System) to create work requests,

Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment inconsistencies and failures.

Education and Pertinent/Proven Experience
The minimum requirements for education and experience are listed below. Consideration will be given to individuals with an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; with an Associate’s degree or higher education preferred. Experience working in a production plant environment is preferred.

Communications: Strong written and verbal skills are important along with the ability to work well in a team.

Organizational Skills: Skill and experience to establish and maintain inventory tracking systems that are acceptable to management and regulatory agencies. Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills are required.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient with spreadsheet software and have a basic knowledge of word processing software and email.

Certificates and Licenses: None.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements
This position operates in a process plant environment with strict safety, regulatory and conduct standards. The individual may be exposed to noise, heat and other elements in outdoor and indoor environments. While performing duties of this position, the individual may be exposed to moving, mechanical parts, dusty conditions, high noise levels and chemicals. Specific physical requirements include:

• Occasionally working in confined spaces,
• Wearing proper respiratory protection,
• Occasionally lifting weight up to 50#,
• Climbing several flights of stairs and ladders,
• Bending, twisting and turning while lifting weights up to 50#,
• Sitting at a desk for extended periods of time,
• Working at heights and temperatures from -20 to 100+ degrees,
• Standing for extended periods of time,
• Working on elevated platforms and surfaces.

Qualified candidates please fill out the job application and return to us.
Email or Phone: (605) 610-1026

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides day-to-day Human Resource services. Assists employees and management.
• Develops and schedules new hire and exiting orientations.
• Manages Novita’s employee recognition programs and events.
• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, etc. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, certification, etc.
• Participates and provides guidance in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains employee-related databases. Prepares and analyzes reports that are necessary to carry out the functions of the department and company. Prepares periodic reports for management, as necessary or requested.
• Maintains historical human resource records by managing a filing and retrieval system, keeping past and current records.
• Assists with the development and administration of programs, procedures, and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the company.
• Maintains organization staff by managing a recruiting, testing, and interviewing program; counseling managers on candidate selection; conducting and analyzing exit interviews; recommending changes.
• In coordination with management develops, implements and administers job skills program.
• Ensures planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees; scheduling management conferences with employees; hearing and resolving employee grievances; counseling employees and supervisors.
• Pursues professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Education and Pertinent/Proven Experience
The minimum requirements for education and experience are listed below. Consideration will be given to individuals with an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Education & Experience: bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or related field is required, preference given to advance degree. Three plus years’ experience of demonstrated knowledge of human resources theories and practices related to recruitment, organizational development and employee communication.

Communications: Strong written and verbal skills are important along with the ability to work well in a team. This position requires excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. As required by law, this position is to ensure and maintain confidentiality.

Organizational Skills: Highly organized with attention to detail, and the ability to work well at all levels of the organization. This position requires excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient with spreadsheet software and have a basic knowledge of word processing software and email. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites or related software is required along with the ability to quickly learn the HRIS.

Certificates and Licenses: Preference given for HR related certifications.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements
This position generally operates in an office environment, with occasional exposure to the process plant environment which may include exposure to notices, heat and other indoor and outdoor environments.  Physical requirements include:

• Occasionally lifting weight up to 20#,
• Sitting and working at a desk for extended periods of time,
• Bending, twisting and turning while lifting weights up to 20#,
• Viewing and working on a computer for long periods of time,
• Occasionally climbing several flights of stairs,
• Standing for extended periods of time,
• Working on elevated platforms and surfaces.

Qualified candidates please fill out the job application and return to us.
Email or Phone: (605) 610-1026

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Commodity Movements
  • DDGS – coordinate with Director of Merchandising, vendors, trucking vendors and railroad the inbound shipments of DDGS to meet production / inventory targets.
  • Audit freight invoices.
  • Coordinate physical movement, application, and final settlement of all inbound ingredients with vendors.
• Transportation Cost
  • Review all freight payments for accuracy and completeness, address discrepancies quickly.
  • Manage inbound rail logistics including billing, tracking and tracing of loaded inbound rail cars.
  • Monitor inbound trucking company performance.
  • Optimize inbound and outbound loads in order to achieve efficient transportation for Novita.
• Plan Development
  • Enter purchase contracts into Great Plains accounting software.
  • Monitor contract balances.
  • Report procurement effectiveness and manage KPI publications.
  • Communicate with vendors to ensure availability.
  • Daily – communicate via written plan needs for next day’s receiving schedule.
  • Weekly – communicate via written plan next week’s receiving schedule.
• Plant Inventories
  • Ensure optimum levels of DDGS are available for meeting production plan.
  • Communicate inbound schedule with production staff.
• Trucking Firm Relationships
  • Single point contact for inbound railroads and trucking firms.
  • Develop relationships with key trucking firms, establishing preferred rate structures and priority movements.

Education and Pertinent/Proven Experience
The minimum requirements for education and experience are listed below. Consideration will be given to individuals with an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Education & Experience:

• Associates degree from two-year college in a related technical field,
• 5 years of work experience in an agriculture, logistics or other related field
• Solid understanding of transportation industry,
• Accounting experience a plus,

Communications: Strong written and verbal skills are important along with the ability to work well in a team.

Organizational Skills: Skill and experience to identify, track communications, and execute logistics opportunities. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are required.  Detail oriented and attention to detail are a must.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have expertise and proficiency with basic office computer software, e.g., word processing, email, and spreadsheets.

Certificates and Licenses: A valid driver’s license and favorable driving record are required for this position.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Management Skills:

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner,
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully, developing alternative solutions when appropriate,
• Coordinates project plans, communicating changes and progress,
• Displays orientation to profitability, working within approved budget, and developing and implementing cost-saving measures,
• Aligns work with strategic goals,
• Displays willingness to make decisions, exhibiting sound and accurate judgment, while supporting and explaining reasoning behind decisions,
• Includes appropriate people in decision-making process,
• Makes timely decisions.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements
This position generally operates in an office environment, with occasional exposure to the process plant environment which may include exposure to noise, heat and other indoor and outdoor environments.  Physical requirements include:

• Sitting and working at a desk for extended periods of time,
• Viewing and working on a computer for long periods of time,
• Occasionally lifting up to 20#,
• Occasionally bending, twisting, and turning while lifting weights up to 20#,
• Occasionally climbing several flights of stairs and ladders,
• Occasionally standing for extended periods of time.

Qualified candidates please fill out the job application and return to us.
Email or Phone: (605) 610-1026

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Evaluate and communicate the nutritional value of our products and competitive products and the application to ruminant animals,
• Maintain an understanding of the changes the nutritionist or customer would like to make to their diets and provide best practices advice on transitioning the diet,
• Effectively communicate Novita’s product value proposition and its economic benefit to customers,
• Review lab outcomes, analyze trends, and adjust or revise product specifications, as needed, for both in house and 3^rd party results,
• Train and support the sales team with current information on the value of products, how products fit into rations, and applicable nutrition concepts with the goal to increase revenue and margins,
• Work closely with producers and nutritionists to understand their nutritional needs and proactively call on nutritionists to promote the increased use of Novita’s branded products,
• Suggest solutions and advise customers on best application of company products,
• Identify strategic industry leaders, influencers, and organizations, and communicate the value that Novita’s products bring,
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Sales Team to arrive at strategic product positioning and messages to communicate to the field and/or create appropriate sales tools to assistant in the sale process,
• Stay current on relevant research and industry trends and bring appropriate information to the Novita Team,
• Manage Novita’s product research and new product development,
• Attend and present at conferences across the U.S.,
• Overnight travel to customers, nutritionists, and conferences 2-3 times per month,
• Implement and oversee customer concern process within Microsoft Dynamics CRM,
• Make on farm visits to confirm customer satisfaction, take product and TMR samples for analysis,
• Support local research trials with universities, 3^rd parties and on farm demonstrations,
• Enhance the value of Novita by striving for excellence of product and professionalism.

Education and Pertinent/Proven Experience
Following are multiple criteria essential to meeting the requirements of the position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience:

• The minimum requirements for education and experience are listed below.  Consideration will be given to individuals with an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • An advanced degree in ruminant nutrition with preference given to PhD,
  • 2 to 5 years’ practical experience in dairy nutrition and the feed industry,
  • Experience with applied animal research, product development, technical services, and sales support
  • Strong ration formulation skills – preferably in a variety of formulation software platforms

Communications: Excellent written and verbal communication skills are important. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to comfortably present information both in-person and remotely, required. Ability to maintain a positive attitude while working collaboratively with others is a must.

Organizational Skills: Skill and experience to identify, track communications, and execute logistics opportunities. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are required.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have expertise and proficiency with basic office computer software, e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, email, and internet sites used to manage the business.

Certificates and Licenses: A valid driver’s license and favorable driving record are required for this position as both local and out-of-town travel is required on occasion.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Management Skills:  Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize as needed is key to this position.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements
This position generally operates in an office environment, with occasional exposure to the process plant environment which may include exposure to noise, heat and other indoor and outdoor environments.  Physical requirements include:

• Sitting and working at a desk for extended periods of time,
• Viewing and working on a computer for long periods of time,
• Driving for long periods of time,
• Navigating in uneven terrain and outdoor elements,
• Occasionally lifting, up to 20#,
• Occasionally bending, twisting, and turning while lifting weights up to 20#,
• Occasionally standing for extended periods of time.

Qualified candidates please fill out the job application and return to us.
Email or Phone: (605) 610-1026

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Plant Operations

Ability to learn and operate the Distributed Control System (DCS) and other processes associated with the plant operations,

Understand and follow plant operating procedures for start-up, shut-down, temporary and emergency operations

Utilize process data, trend analysis and training to monitor, troubleshoot and respond to process conditions to optimize plant operation,

Collect and test samples on all designated product streams and take action based on results when required,

Assure timely and accurate daily documentation of all process information is completed and sample results are documented,

May load and unload bulk chemical trucks while maintaining a high level of safety and customer service,

Attend and participate in shift exchange meetings at beginning and end of shift with oncoming/outgoing team members of the previous shift events and current process status,

Maintain a clean facility and follow the sanitation schedule completing all tasks as assigned,

Provide knowledge sharing and training with other team members,

Perform lockout tag out for permitted work including confined space entries and equipment maintenance and cleaning,

Operate machinery which will include, but is not limited to a front end loader, skid steer, forklift and man lift,

Complete work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments,

Provide a high level of customer service and maintain a professional presence at all times.

Environmental, Health & Safety

Participate in all health, safety and environmental programs; maintain self-awareness on safety issues and requirements and report any safety concerns immediately to the EH&S department,

Responsible for notifying management team of environmental, quality and production concerns, problems and opportunities,

Perform all tasks associated with Feed Safety/Quality, assigned or as needed, to meet internal and external requirements relating to the production of safe, quality feed products.

Maintenance

Assist the maintenance department with routine tasks such as completing equipment lubrication PMs, assembling and disassembling equipment,

Learn and utilize CMMS (Centralized Maintenance Management System) to create work requests,

Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment inconsistencies and failures.

Education and Pertinent/Proven Experience
The minimum requirements for education and experience are listed below. Consideration will be given to individuals with an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required, with an Associate’s degree or higher education preferred. Experience working in a production plant environment required, with previous experience working in a solvent extraction plant preferred.

Communications: Strong written and verbal skills are important along with the ability to work well in a team.

Organizational Skills: Skill and experience to establish and maintain inventory tracking systems that are acceptable to management and regulatory agencies. Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills are required.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient with spreadsheet software and have a basic knowledge of word processing software and email.

Certificates and Licenses: None.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements
This position operates in a process plant environment with strict safety, regulatory and conduct standards. The individual may be exposed to noise, heat and other elements in outdoor and indoor environments. While performing duties of this position, the individual may be exposed to moving, mechanical parts, dusty conditions, high noise levels and chemicals. Specific physical requirements include:

• Occasionally working in confined spaces,
• Wearing proper respiratory protection,
• Occasionally lifting weight up to 50#,
• Climbing several flights of stairs and ladders,
• Bending, twisting and turning while lifting weights up to 50#,
• Sitting at a desk for extended periods of time,
• Working at heights and temperatures from -20 to 100+ degrees,
• Standing for extended periods of time,
• Working on elevated platforms and surfaces.

Qualified candidates please fill out the job application and return to us.
Email or Phone: (605) 610-1026

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Learn NovaMeal’s value proposition, technical attributes, and sales tools to effectively communicate the economic benefits to customers,
• Develop close working relationships with customers, nutritionists, and resellers to ensure they have a good understanding of our product(s) nutritional profile, and economic value they provide, to grow Novita’s business and economic return,
• Attend tradeshows, nutrition conferences and meetings as defined by the sales management,
• Work with nutritionists and customers on ration formulations to help them make changes to their diets and provide best practice advice on transitioning the diet
• Close on sales opportunities, write up sales agreements and submit to sales administration at the end of each day,
• Involve Novita’s Director of Technical Services on technical formulation challenges, answer nutritionist questions, and troubleshoot challenges,
• Make on-farm visits to confirm customer satisfaction, take product and TMR samples for analysis, if needed,
• Maintain nutritionist, customer profiles and communication information as well as sales opportunity information within Novita’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system,
• Enter customer concerns and product issues into Novita’s CRM system and work with company personnel to resolve issues in a timely fashion,
• Suggest solutions and advise customers on best application of company products,
• Identify strategic industry leaders, influencers, and organizations, and communicate the value that Novita’s products bring,
• Collaborate with the sales and marketing team to improve product positioning and messages for direct marketing, social media, and traditional media,
• Stay current on relevant research and industry trends and bring appropriate information to the Novita Team,
• Enhance the value of Novita by striving for excellence of product and professionalism,
• Utilize best practices in customer retention tactics to keep and maintain lasting relationships with customers,
• All other duties as defined.

Education and Pertinent/Proven Experience
The minimum requirements for education and experience are listed below. Consideration will be given to individuals with an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Education and Experience: The minimum requirements for education and experience are listed below.  Consideration will be given to individuals with an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• A degree in agricultural business, dairy or animal science, with experience with ruminant nutrition,
• 3+ years’ practical sales experience with dairy nutrition products or the animal feed industry,
• Experience with applied animal research and product development,
• Experience selling a branded product is helpful.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities presently.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have expertise and proficiency with basic office computer software, e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, email, and internet sites.  A preference will be provided to those candidates with nutritional modelling software experience.

Communications:  Excellent written and verbal communication skills are important. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to comfortably present information both in-person and remotely, required. Ability to maintain a positive attitude while working collaboratively with others is a must.

Organizational Skills:  Skill and experience to identify, track communications, and execute logistics opportunities. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are required.

Certificates and Licenses: A valid driver’s license and favorable driving record are required for this position as both local and out-of-town travel is required on occasion.

Management Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize as needed is key to this position.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements
This position generally operates in an office environment, with occasional exposure to the process plant environment which may include exposure to noise, heat, and other indoor and outdoor environments. Physical requirements include:

• Sitting and working at a desk for extended periods of time,
• Viewing and working on a computer for long periods of time,
• Driving for long periods of time,
• Navigating in uneven terrain and outdoor elements,
• Occasionally lifting 20#,
• Occasionally bending, twisting, and turning while lifting weights up to 20#,
• Occasionally standing for extended periods of time.

Qualified candidates please fill out the job application and return to us.
Email or Phone: (605) 610-1026