Smithfield
AssociateProductionResourceSpecialist(Nursery/Finish)
“Associate Production Resource Specialist (Nursery/Finish) at Smithfield. Skills: Swine production, Animal husbandry, Farm management. Learn all aspects of swine production. Learn and manage assigned contract swine units”
Industry & Context.
Weekend work required, Evening work required, Holiday work required, On call for emergencies, Tolerate blood, Tolerate animal dander, Tolerate manure, Tolerate dust, Tolerate odors, Tolerate noisy conditions, Work in stressful environment, Work effectively with others
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Animal Science or related, Equivalent combination of education and experience, Company will consider currently enrolled college student with anticipated graduation by end of current school year, Experience acting as a lead, Valid state driver’s license, Acceptable driving record, Work an average 45 hour week, Work an average 9 hour workday, Weekend, evening, and holiday work required, On call to work in emergency situations, Ability to utilize math for calculations, Verbal and written communication skills, Making presentations to groups
What You'll Do.
Learn all aspects of swine production
Learn and manage assigned contract swine units
Be responsible for financial performance
Be responsible for production performance
Be responsible for property management
Be responsible for personnel management
Learn and become certified in farm department areas
Fulfill requirements in wean to finish production
Implement company systems
Accomplish daily work requirements
Develop rapport with personnel
Develop relationships with management
Prepare required reports
Address opportunities for improvement
Share opportunities for improvement
Perform other duties as defined by management
Be in compliance with environmental laws
Be in compliance with environmental procedures
Complete Standardized Training and Assessment Program
Understand company IPS policies
Comply with company IPS policies
Understand biosecurity policies
Comply with biosecurity policies
Understand animal welfare policies
Comply with animal welfare policies
Understand EMS policies
Comply with EMS policies
Report environmental issues immediately
Report animal care issues immediately
Report biosecurity issues immediately
Tolerate vaccinations
Tolerate piglet processing
Perform piglet processing
Tolerate taking blood samples
Perform taking blood samples
Tolerate other animal husbandry procedures
Perform other animal husbandry procedures
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work as a team player
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication; Making presentations
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