Smithfield Foods
HerdspersonTrainee
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“Herdsperson Trainee at Smithfield Foods. Feeds, waters, vaccinates, and performs general animal husbandry tasks. Maintains flexibility with a willingness to change plans”
Industry & Context.
Willingness to shower daily in and out of facility, Ability to operate mowers, tractors, trucks, bus, and other farm equipment, May be in training for advanced Herd Technician designation, Care of all animals at the designated work site, Health, growth, and breeding of animals
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ability to do hard physical labor, Ability to follow instructions and deal with standardized situations, Must be able to work an average 48-hour work week, 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, 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, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, 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, commitment to teamwork
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
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
Full Job Description
****If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.**** A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. **Apply Now!** ## Your Opportunity 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 required. * Treats sick animals with a variety of pharmaceuticals by injection, oral application, and/or other methods as required. * Follows the Standard Operation Procedures, Production Manuals, or Appropriate Training Guides as required. * Assists with facility and equipment maintenance. * Assists with maintaining barn, office cleanliness, and laundry duties. * Follows the Company’s animal welfare policies and procedures including: providing a physical environment that m
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