Regional Operations Coordinator

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Compliance & Reporting Support Assist in assembling MPCA Transfer of Ownership and Attachment B report data—pulling Township, reputed company, and Quarter reputed company information, cross-referencing delivered tons, and preparing draft reports for the Director of Operations to review. Support Jennie-O invoice reconciliation by compiling delivery data against billing records. Ensure reputed company region-specific regulatory and compliance data is captured accurately and filed in the correct systems. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reputed company reputed company individuals with disabilities to reputed company essential job functions. 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