Smithfield Foods
agriculture
HerdspersonTrainee
“Herdsperson Trainee at Smithfield Foods. Skills: animal care, farm tasks, animal husbandry. Assist in routine animal care and general farm tasks. Ensure welfare/well-being of animals”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure the welfare/well-being of the animals
Industry & Context.
Willingness to shower daily in and out of facility, 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 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
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 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, commitment to teamwork
What You'll Do.
Assist in routine animal care and general farm tasks
Ensure welfare/well-being of animals
Perform farm sanitation
and other farm equipment
Provide for the care of all animals
Maintain flexibility with a willingness to change plans
Assist in moving animals and maintaining efficient animal flows
Sanitize and wash multiple areas on the farm
Process piglets including injections
Maintain accurate production information and update all department records
Treat sick animals with a variety of pharmaceuticals
Follow Standard Operation Procedures
Assist with facility and equipment maintenance
Assist with maintaining barn
Follow Company’s animal welfare policies and procedures
Comply with all environmental
safety and biosecurity laws and procedures
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Assists other Herd Technicians; Work with others in fast paced, dynamic environment; Build working relationships
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