Positively MFV February 2024

Feb 6

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!

This month’s winner of the compliment box is Brenda Ford and Bill Rainey

“We all were swamped in the office and didn’t have time for lunch. Bill Rainey bought Sonic and brought it to us for lunch! THANK YOU BILL!!!” - Brenda Ford

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!

“Kena McGhee has been an amazing farm manager, and has helped me in my moments I wanted to learn more about the farm and how certain things work. She is always down in the barn helping us, unless she has paperwork. Kena spent hours on trying to figure out the inlets when the weather changed so that it benefited the animals.” - Sandra Berten

“Tavia Cavallaro is always ready to help me with IT problems. She is prompt, has a wonderful attitude, and always fixes the issue.” - Amanda Rogers

“Carmen Weeks is newer to our team and has brought such positivity and light to our department! We have a big workload, and she never forgets a task. She has worked hard to learn how we do things and the different nuances of each brand. So happy to have her on our team!” - Morgan Jones

“Gwen Rivenbank is a wonderful co-worker. She is always ready to assist with invoices questions and payments. She always wears a smile and brightens up the office.” - Amanda Rogers

“Jake and Alex Henderson, both from the Heavy Equipment team, collaborated in the rain to address a leaking pipe at the Spearman broiler chicken farm. Fixing the problem necessitated shutting off water to the farm, yet they persevered through unfavorable weather conditions to quickly restore water access to the animals. Such collaborative efforts across departments underscore the dedication exhibited by these individuals. Their actions were greatly valued, both by myself and the farm staff.” - Justin Watson

“Jillian Williams always comes to work with such a positive attitude! She gets along with everyone and really fosters a fun work environment. She does really well with getting all of her work done on time while juggling a lot of responsibilities for our brands! Thank you, Jillian!!” - Morgan Jones

“Tami Donnelly is wise and has such an amazing work ethic! She is so kind and patient with her co-workers. She’s quick to fix their problems or search for a solution to make sure everyone has what they need to get their job done. Tami is such a blessing to MFV!” - Tavia Cavallaro

“Gloria is always friendly and helpful when sorting out issues that arise with POA accounting. She has a great attitude and is a pleasure to work with!” - Lauren Teachy

“Greg Brown always makes time to listen and help work through problems, even when his plate is full. Greg has helped my transition to Production Manager over the last year much easier.” - Brian Carter

“Tabatha Mathes constantly shows her appreciation to her fellow workers, including many in the Murphy Family organization.” - Susan Wolfe-Hill

“Marlon DeValle has stepped up and assisted me in managing the whole farm with no HoDs. I am a new manager with less than a year’s experience and Marlon has done nothing but been my right hand when I needed him most. I appreciate him overseeing the breeding department in the absent of supervisors. He never hesitates to lend me a hand or give me advice when I need it most!”- Ashlyn Gagne

“James Herring is extremely smart and takes great care of our co-workers’ technical needs. Our farm managers especially appreciate James. He has a wide range of skills from past experiences and his tenure at MFV. Thanks James!” - Tavia Cavallaro

“Donna Evans is always willing to help me when I am learning something new at work. She always takes time out of her day to make sure I don't need anything. Donna is always upbeat and positive!” - Hannah Winslow

“Cory Kuts always has a positive and kind attitude making work a fun place to go. He’s very helpful and makes the Mad Boar feel like family since I’ve moved here and I really appreciate all he does!” - Melody Rose

“Allie Naylor has learned multiple departments at the Clubhouse, food running, bussing, hosting, and now serving. She regularly helps out in all these areas, chipping in wherever she is needed. She has mastered the host stand, making her a valuable employee for busy events!” - Susan Wolfe-Hill

“Ba Cooper goes out of her way to help wherever and whenever she is needed she has an amazing personality and is always reliable when it comes to her job. She is always there to lend a helping hand when someone is new to show them how it’s done, she is an outstanding worker and person.” - Annie Harrell

“Annie Harrell always goes above and beyond for her team the customers and another department that may need her assistance. She shows true leadership skills and it is a pleasure working with her.” - Bartelisha Cooper

W-2’s Now Available

W-2's can be found by logging into Paycor. All hard copies will be mailed the week of January 26th. For further questions, please contact HR at mfvhr@murfam.com or call 866-380-1735.

CPR Training

“Ensuring the safety of our team is a top priority at Murphy Family Ventures. We've recently focused on updating and systematizing First Aid, CPR, and AED training for our managers and supervisors. Thanks to collaboration with teaching institutions, training is underway at Albemarle Boats in Edenton, Saline County Training Center in Marshall, Missouri, Dover Conference Room in Sheldon, Missouri, and Sampson Community College in Clinton, North Carolina, with approximately 186 team members set to be trained. We've partnered with the American Heart Association for internationally recognized, cutting-edge training. This project is a significant investment, but the long-term benefits far outweigh the initial costs, keeping Murphy Family Ventures secure and forward-looking.” - Mike Brown, Safety Manager

Every Drop Counts! 🩸

Our Red Cross NC drive was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who came out to donate blood and help us save lives!

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 - January

Farrow Rate

1st Place: Hairr 2

2nd Place: Boykin Lake

3rd Place: Wolf

PWSF

1st Place: Boykin Lake

2nd Place: Pender 1

3rd Place: Riverfront 1

Conception Rate

1st Place: Riverfront 1

2nd Place: Riverfront 2

3rd Place: Enviro 1

Missouri - January

Farrow Rate

1st Place: Eaglesnest

2nd Place: Sawgrass

3rd Place: Springview

PWSF

1st Place: Arrowhead

2nd Place: Forest Oak

3rd Place: Sweet Spring

Conception Rate

1st Place: Bluestem

2nd Place: Arrowhead

3rd Place: Driftwood

Closeout Wins

Congratulations to the Red Rooster farm on their 1st place closeout win! Receiving their certificate is Keeshan Wilder and farm manager Jimmie Wilson. 🎉👏

Leadership Development Workshop 🏅

Training and Development Coordinator Tomeka Robinson recently led a leadership development workshop for our J1 interns. They played different games as a fun way to learn communication, building trust in their team, self-confidence, and more. Way to go!🎉👏

Your Safety is a priority

January Safety Awards

Congratulations to the following departments for staying safe!

DM 3-1 Grow / Finish - 19 Years

MFV Transportation #2 - 14 Years

Marshall LNM - 11 Years

JM Wings - 6 Years

EBW Assembly Line #3 - 1 Years

Safety Topics from Mike Brown

Why do we Avoid Going to the Doctor?

We always find the time to do other things like go out to eat, attend an athletic event, visit family and friends, and go shopping. Have you ever given any thought that not taking care of yourself may be the cause of you not being able to enjoy those good times? There are so many preventive medical issues that you can take advantage of while your health is good, and by doing so, you stand a much greater chance of keeping your health.

To learn more, click the link below. ⬇️

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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
*mfvhr@murfam.com*

Employee Benevolent Fund

Online Medical Services Available Through Teladoc

Effective 12/01/2022 we are now using Teladoc for online medical services instead of MD Live. You will still enjoy the same 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.