Smithfield
HerdspersonTrainee
“Herdsperson Trainee at Smithfield. Skills: animal care, farm tasks, animal husbandry. Feed, water, vaccinate animals. Perform general animal husbandry tasks”
Industry & Context.
Ability to do hard physical labor, Willingness to shower daily in and out of facility, Ability to work an average 48-hour work week, Weekend, evening, and holiday work required, On call for emergency situations, 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, Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, Talk or hear, Work with and around a wide range of antibiotics, Tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, odors, Tolerate 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, Weekend, evening, and holiday work required, 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
Nice to Have
Previous livestock handing helpful
What You'll Do.
Perform general animal husbandry tasks
Assist in routine animal care
Assist in general farm tasks
Ensure welfare of animals
Maintain farm sanitation
Assist in animal removal
Assist in animal movement
Operate other farm equipment
Ensure health of animals
Ensure growth of animals
Ensure breeding of animals
Sanitize and wash farm areas
Maintain production information
Update department records
Follow Standard Operation Procedures
Follow Production Manuals
Follow Appropriate Training Guides
Assist with facility maintenance
Assist with equipment maintenance
Maintain barn cleanliness
Maintain office cleanliness
Perform laundry duties
Follow animal welfare policies
Provide humane treatment of animals
Identify animals needing health care
Treat animals needing health care
Follow euthanasia guidelines
Comply with environmental laws
Comply with safety laws
Comply with biosecurity laws
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Assist other Herd Technicians; Work with others in fast paced environment; Build working relationships; Create positive work environment
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