Positively MFV April 2024
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🌟 Voted Best Place to Work 🌟
Murphy Family Ventures is thrilled to win the Duplin Times 'Pride of Duplin' award for the best place to work!! We want to express our gratitude to everyone who voted and all of our employees who make MFV a great place to work!
Compliment Box
Thank you to everyone for submitting compliments and spreading the love for our fellow team members! Check out all the entries below to see if someone gave you a shoutout!
The Compliment Box can be found on www.murphyfamilyventures.com/mymfv. Give your co-workers a shoutout and you could win a $50 gift card! Spread the love and positivity by complimenting your fellow employees whether it was a helpful gesture, a great idea, or anything that simply brightened up your workplace. By submitting, both you and the person you compliment will be entered to win a $50 Walmart gift card each. A set of winners is chosen at random each month. Submissions will be posted on the next edition of Positively MFV so make sure to check back to see if your compliment was featured!
“Toni Sinclair is an invaluable employee, a true gem. She’s incredibly talented with her food creations. She loves culinary art and it’s reflected in her dishes. She works tirelessly every day to accommodate the entire staff and the members. We are so lucky to have her and to know her. She is a key player in our success every single day. All of us (members and employees) are so grateful for your hard work. Thank you Toni!” - Tabitha Mathes
“Hannah Jones became the farm manager at Stantonsburg Sow farm in January 2024. In that short amount of time, she has immersed herself in the role. Her work ethic, positive attitude, and eagerness to learn have helped her and her team make great improvements at the farm. She is an excellent role model for her team. I am excited for their future and thankful for the opportunity to work with Hannah.” -Dave Majeski
“Jaden Pickett helped me with my job while I was learning for my first couple of days, he helped me step up and let me learn many things. I could not thank Jaden enough for how he has helped me learn this job and everything about it. It would be very appreciated if he were to win this; he deserves it! He shows up on time and is not late. Thanks Jaden!” -Harold Wilcox
“Shenita Whitley always has a smile on her face.” -Jamaal Newkrik
“Jamaal Newkrik is a hard worker.” -Shenita Whitley
March Winners
The March winner of the compliment box are Victoria Wuenst and Rosa Gomez! Congratulations!! 🎉
Victoria said "Rosa has been working here for as long as I've been here. She is a wonderful employee, she does her work diligently and efficiently, and she’s always willing to help. And when she’s done with her assignment, she goes immediately to laundry. She has a great work ethic and I love to see that!"
Wallace Fire Department receives donation from Murphy Family Ventures
We're always honored when we have the opportunity to give back to the community! Thanks to a donation from Wendell, Dell, and Wen Murphy, the Wallace Fire Department will be able to provide additional firefighter training to their volunteers.
Train the Trainer
"Train the Trainer" is a full-day course tailored for Head of Departments, Managers, and Assistant Managers who are responsible for training. The session, led by HR specialist Nicki Kendrick, aimed to show that learning can be an enjoyable experience. By the end of the session, participants had learned to paint and discovered hidden talents while stepping out of their comfort zones. It was a fun experience for everyone involved.
After the session, each participant will conduct a training activity in their department, teaching Nicki something related to their expertise, having been trained by her in painting.
Landscaping Cookout
From landscaping to BBQing, River Landing Landscape knows how to do it all. Recently, they hosted a delightful cookout to celebrate their hardworking employees!
🎓🌟MFV High School Career Fair🌟🎓
We had a great time hanging out with the students at our annual career fair at @madboarrestaurant. A big thank you to our recruiter Megan Jensen for organizing the event! Megan said, "For the past four years, MFV has held a high school career fair for the high schools in the surrounding counties. This year, we had the pleasure of hosting 10 different high schools. The fair provides a wonderful opportunity for students to learn about the careers MFV has to offer. Students get to go around and speak with some of our wonderful employees in our various departments who are doing these jobs every day. We are very thankful for each person who helped make this happen, as well as all the students who participated. We look forward to making next year even better!"
Birthday Celebrations
Marshall Sow Farm recently surprised Farm Manager Barb Brandt for her birthday. Happy Birthday Barb!! 🎉
Stantonsburg farm recently celebrated assistant manager Chelsea Davis's birthday! Happy Birthday Chelsea!
Scorecard Winners
Each month our sow farms participate in healthy competition in an effort to reward the highest levels of productivity. This is measured in three areas, farrowing rate, pigs weaned, and conception rate/RTU. Each of the winning teams receives a catered meal of their choice.
North Carolina - March
Farrow Rate
1st Place: Riverfront 1
2nd Place: Hairr 2
3rd Place: Boykin Lake
PWSF
1st Place: Riverfront 1
2nd Place: Stantonsburg
3rd Place: Hairr 2
Conception Rate
1st Place: Pender 1
2nd Place: Riverfront 2
3rd Place: Mag 2
Missouri - March
Farrow Rate
1st Place: Sweet Springs
2nd Place: Arrowhead
3rd Place: Springview
PWSF
1st Place: Sawgrass
2nd Place: Forest Oak
3rd Place: Arrowhead
Conception Rate
1st Place: Sawgrass
2nd Place: Wheatrun
3rd Place: Forest Oak
Riverfront 1 recently celebrated a huge accomplishment by winning first place in ALL THREE categories of their scorecard - farrowing rate, PWSF, and conception rate! Great job Riverfront 1! 🏆🎉
Happy anniversary to all of our employees celebrating in March! 🎉
Karen Wilkins | 25 Years
Congratulations to Karen Wilkins on 25 years with MFV! 🎉 Pictured with Karen is Senior Vice President and Director of Production Mike Wyant, Director of NC Production Greg Wulf, and her Mag 2 farm team!
Kelvin Robinson | 20 Years
Congratulations to Kelvin Robinson for 20 years with MFV!🎉"Kelvin’s dedication and desire to produce excellent results in his many leadership roles during his tenure are very much appreciated," says Director of NC Production Greg Wulf.
Pictured with Kelvin is NC Wolf farm manager Mary Brown, President and CEO Dell Murphy, and the NC Wolf farm team.
Tony Wanstreet | 10 Years
Congratulations to Troy Wanstreet from MO Maintenance on 10 years with MFV! 🎉
Scott Stone | 15 Years
Congratulations to Scott Stone on 15 years with MFV! Scott is truly an asset to Hawkeye Sow Farm, MFV, and to the people who are lucky enough to work with him and to know him. Pictured with Scott are Hawkeye Sow Farm Manager Matt Bays and MO Production Manager Joe Oehring.
Your Safety is a priority
March Safety Awards
Congratulations to the following departments for staying safe!
MFV Accounting - 19 Years
Ten Mile Sow - 12 Years
RL Landscaping - 9 Years
Hawkeye Sow - 8 Years
Springview Sow - 6 Years
Lisbon 1 Sow - 3 Years
Safety Topic from Mike Brown
Chemicals (Acids and Bases)
We talk a lot about chemicals that are used in the workplace. WHY? Well, these products are designed to perform as they have been advertised. Whether it’s in cleaner, degreaser, or powder form, it requires the handler—you—to ensure that all safety precautions are followed. WHERE DO I GET THIS INFORMATION? The SDS-Safety Data Sheet can be Googled or requested from the vendor or supplier you purchased the product from.
There are several points of interest that should be addressed before the handler starts to use the product:
Health effects to protect yourself and any team members working in the immediate area
Proper handling: to ensure everything goes well
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Required or Recommended
First aid: in the event of an accident or exposure
To learn more, click the link below. ⬇️
MFV Referral Bonus Program
Get paid up to $600 for referring your friends and family to work at Murphy Family Ventures with our Referral Bonus Program!
Speak with your local HR representatives
for more information.
NC: 910-285-1005 | MO: 417-677-7337
Employee Benevolent Fund
Help your employee family by donating to the Employee Benevolent Fund! It supports employees and their families who have endured monetary hardships through unforeseen circumstances such as natural disasters, medical conditions, injury, or death. The fund is 100% supported by the contributions of our employees, so we need you! You can donate money or PTO once you have reached 80 hours. For more information, contact our HR Office at 910-285-1005 or mfvhr@murfam.com.
Online Medical Services: Teladoc
Teladoc is available as a benefit to our employees for online medical services. You will enjoy services for a $10 copay for non-emergency conditions. Click here for more information.
Employee Discounts
Grab your next lunch from Mad Boar Restaurant & Pub and Village Subs or visit Bill Carone Cars for all your vehicle needs. Don’t forget, all employees get a 10% discount at both restaurants, 10% off car repairs, and $500 off a new or used car.
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