Smithfield
Herdsperson-SOWFARMTRAINEE
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“Herdsperson - SOW FARM TRAINEE at Smithfield. Skills: animal care, farm tasks, animal husbandry. Feeds, waters, vaccinates, and performs general animal husbandry tasks. Maintains flexibility with a willingness to change plans”
Industry & Context.
Must be on call for emergency situations, Weekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed, Ability to do hard physical labor, Willingness to shower daily in and out of facility, Must be able to work an average 48-hour work week, Must be able to work with and around a wide range of antibiotics, Must be able to tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, odors, and frequently noisy conditions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ability to do hard physical labor, commitment to teamwork, Willingness to shower daily in and out of facility, Ability to follow instructions and deal with standardized situations, Must be able to work an average 48-hour work week, which can vary frequently, Weekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed, Must be on call for emergency situations, Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment, Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building working relationships and a positive work environment, Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus, Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs, Frequently required to walk; use hands to handle or reach with hands and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear, Must be able to work with and around a wide range of antibiotics, Must be able to tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, odors, and frequently noisy conditions
Nice to Have
Previous livestock handing helpful
What You'll Do.
and performs general animal husbandry tasks
Maintains flexibility with a willingness to change plans
Assists in moving animals and maintaining efficient animal flows
Sanitizes and washes multiple areas on the farm
which includes: Injecting medications
Maintains accurate production information and update all department records
Treats sick animals with a variety of pharmaceuticals
Follows the Standard Operation Procedures
or Appropriate Training Guides
Assists with facility and equipment maintenance
Assists with maintaining barn
Follows the Company’s animal welfare policies and procedures
Responsible for complying with all environmental
safety and biosecurity laws
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
commitment to teamwork; Ability to work well with others; Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented
Full Job Description
**If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.** Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. **Apply Now!** ## Your Opportunity START PAY $16.00 hour. **(IMMEDIATE OPENINGS)** FARM HOURS EARLY DAYS SHIFT! PAID ON THE JOB TRAINING/ADVANCED CAREER OPPORTUNITIES! (Dependable Steady Work!) **The Herdsperson assists other Herd Technicians in routine animal care and general farm tasks to ensure the welfare/well-being of the animals. Tasks include farm sanitation, animal removal, and animal movement.** Employee may operate mowers, tractors, trucks, bus, and other farm equipment as directed. **May be in training for advanced Herd Technician designation. The Herdsperson position will also provide for the care of all animals at the designated work site, particularly their health, growth, and breeding.** ## Core Responsibilities * **Feeds, waters, vaccinates, and performs general animal husbandry tasks including basic veterinary procedures.** * Maintains flexibility with a willingness to change plans according to the direction of farm leadership. * Assists in moving animals and maintaining efficient animal flows. * **Sanitizes and washes multiple areas on the farm using high pressure equipment.** * **Processes piglets, which includes: Injecting medications, castrating, docking tails, and ear notching.** * Maintains accurate production information and update all department records as
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