Positively MFV Septemeber 2022

Aug 30

The Buzz

Open Enrollment

The 2022 open enrollment period for benefit changes will be 09/26/22 through 09/29/22 for Missouri, 10/3/22 through 10/14/22 for North Carolina, and 10/18/22 through 10/19/22 for Edenton. This will be your opportunity to review your benefit options and make changes or enroll for 2023. Changes during the year are permitted only if you have a qualified change in status (marriage, birth, adoption of a child, loss of other coverage). Click the links below for a full description of the details.

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Baby on Board

The DLD Administration team hosted a baby shower for Marketing Specialist Jillian Williams. It was full of food, laughter, and plenty of gifts for baby Conor!

July 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 two areas, conception rate and pigs weaned. Each of the winning teams receives a catered dinner of their choice.

North Carolina

Conception

1st Place: Boykin Lake

2nd Place: Riverfront 1

3rd Place: Hairr 2

4th Place: Pender 1

5th Place: Triumph

6th Place: Peters Creek

Weaned

1st Place: Riverfront 1

2nd Place: Pack

3rd Place: Wolf

4th Place: Pender 1

5th Place: Riverfront 2

6th Place: Stantonsburg

Missouri

Conception

1st Place: Springview

2nd Place: Chestnut

3rd Place: Bluestem

4th Place: Sawgrass

5th Place: Hawkeye

6th Place: Ozark East

Weaned

1st Place: Marshall

2nd Place: Hawkeye

3rd Place: Springview

4th Place: Ozark East

5th Place: Forest Oak

6th Place: Eaglesnest

Who will be the scorecard winners for August?

Celebrating Employee Anniversaries

**Sherry Armini** - Accounting,
25 Years

Congratulations to Sherry Aramini in Accounting for 25 years with MFV!
"Sherry epitomizes the word dedication. She is the first to open the doors in the morning and the last to leave at the end of the day. The family accounting department is so fortunate to have Sherry scrutinizing the books with her attention to detail!" Says Executive VP and COO Jeff Turner. Also pictured with Sherry is Family Accounting Manager Melissa Parker.
Thank you for all you do, Sherry!

**Barbara Henderson -** Clubhouse Administration, 10 Years

Happy 10 year anniversary to Barbara Henderson at River Landing!
"She has been a fantastic employee over her 10 years with us. She always has a good attitude, work ethic, and a smile on her face. Thank you Barbara for all you do," says Larry George, Director of Golf and Hospitality.
Also pictured with Barbara is Assistant Director of Hospitality Mills Bryant.

**Raul Flores -** Riverfront,
10 Years

Happy 10 year anniversary to Raul at Riverfront 2! According to Production Manager Dave Majeski, Raul is a dedicated hardworking person who has can-do attitude. He stepped up during Hurricane Florence along with 5 other employees and took care of the Farm and never complained. We are very fortunate to have him on our team. On behalf of MFV, I would like to thank Raul for his work ethic and dedication over the last 10 years, and we look forward to many more.
Also pictured with Raul is Farm Manager Angel Martinez.

**Charlotte Jones -** Clubhouse Food and Beverage
10 Years

Happy anniversary to Charlotte Jones who has been a valuable part of our culinary team for the past 10 years. Director of Hospitality Larry George says that she is very dedicated with a great work ethic, and the culinary team can count on her to do anything asked to perfection with her infectious smile.

**Chris Grady Retirement**

We're wishing a happy retirement to Information Services Manager Chris Grady! Chris has been with the company for 28 years and we appreciate his dedication and hard work over the many years.
“Chris started his Murphy career on a farm before transitioning to the I.S. Department. When he began, our farms did not have computers, kept time on paper cards, and had no internet access. Today, every MFV employee can work more efficiently on a computer from any location we have or anywhere else in the world where there is internet access.” Says Vice President and Director of IS and Accounting Hope Turnbull

5 Year Anniversaries

Michael Cuba

Maintenance MO

September 5

Ronnah Reed

Ozark East

September 5

Jamey Dowless

Fleming Chicken Farm

September 15

Blanca Melgar Rivera

Riverfront 1

September 18

Raymond Smith

Hawkeye

September 18

Jason Darnell

Albermarle Boats

September 18

Collin Hobbs

Stantonsburg

September 20

Amadeo Saenz

Singletary

September 28

1 Year Anniversaries

Mitchell Nobis

Ironside Chicken Farm

September 1

Brandee Tijerina

Wheat Run

September 1

Nedia Hall

Hotel Room Operations

September 3

Richard Brandkamp

Sweet Springs

September 6

Diana Rodriguez Bejar

Dover Sow

September 6

Douglas Tritt

Albermarle Boats

September 7

Hope Chronis

Mad Boar

September 13

Jeremy Patterson

Clubhouse Food & Beverage

September 15

Octavio Lopez

Chestnut

September 20

Ron Roehrs

Maintenance MO

September 20

Dustin Ybarra

Chestnut

September 20

Aaron Miller

LNM - NC

September 21

Larry Gooden

Quail Ridge

September 21

Thomas Jordan

Stantonsburg

September 27

Normandina Sosa Cruz

Triumph

September 28

Darrell Dobson

Hair 2

September 29

Jordan Dees

Clubhouse Food and Beverage

September 29

Employee Spotlight

Chef Wes - Mad Boar

Meet Wes Tew, a one-of-a-kind Chef that's been serving up delicious dishes at Mad Boar since 2020. Wes enjoys everything Mad Boar offers, but his favorite is the All American Burger. When you don't see Wes bringing the heat to the kitchen, you'll find him behind the wheel looking for a good adventure traveling from mountains to coast .

Educational Opportunities

Safety First

Safety Awards

Congratulations to every team member listed for their individual and combined focus on safety. We continue to have great success each month with our teams being recognized for their achievements while remaining safe at work.

Wolfpack Sow - 8 years

Warsaw Growout - 8 years

Mag 2 Sow - 6 years

Kenan Poultry - 5 years

Fleming South - 5 years

Leader Poultry - 5 years

MFV Timber - 4 years

Missouri LNM - 1 year

Safety Trainer

To create awareness of the accident prevention pyramid which can help address unsafe acts and conditions before they lead to incidents, severe injuries, and even fatalities. Most accidents in the workplace involve unsafe conditions such as inadequate ventilation, improper storage of hazardous materials, and unsafe actions such as bypassing controls or failing to wear personal protective equipment (PPE). Organizations must work to eliminate both unsafe conditions and unsafe actions. Here are a few things we can do to protect each other!

Conditions should be monitored with regular inspections, audits, and safety observations.
Organizations must coach and train employees in safe behaviors.
Organizations must be clear about safety priorities, and management and supervisors must lead by example.
Safe behaviors should be awarded and reinforced, and discipline should be utilized as a last resort.
Hazards should be eliminated or substituted with safer options. If that is not possible, hazards should be managed with engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE.

Safety Pledge

I anticipate possible dangers in any given operation and make every effort to analyze and avoid them before starting work, including immediately communicating such to my direct report.
I am careful when using tools and use them only for the purpose for which they were designed. I look for defects. If I discover a defective tool, I will turn it in for repair or replacement.
At all times I practice good housekeeping habits. I believe in the policy of a place for everything and everything in its place.
I understand the importance of participating in company training, standard practice development, job hazard assessments, and incident investigations to further enhance overall safety.
When operating machinery, I follow all machine-specific training and requirements, recognize the hazards involved, and take necessary precautionary measures. Before starting a piece of equipment, I look it over to ensure that neither workers nor materials will be endangered. When I leave equipment unattended, I make certain that it is safely shut down. I take necessary precautions to prevent the equipment from being started by an unauthorized person.
While driving, I obey all traffic rules and regulations. I am alert to the possible inadequacies of other drivers and I am prepared to make necessary allowances for safety on the road.
I take the necessary precautions to properly attend to cuts and scratches. I am aware that by doing this, I can avoid potential infections.
I believe in wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). I am fully aware of the many times in the past when using PPE, such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and gloves have enabled workers to avoid injury.

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.