Smithfield
agriculture
HerdspersonTrainee/Laborer
“Herdsperson Trainee/Laborer at Smithfield. Skills: animal care, farm operations, record keeping, animal welfare. Feed, water, vaccinate animals. Perform general animal husbandry tasks”
Industry & Context.
Ability to work with and around a wide range of antibiotics, Tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, odors, and noisy conditions, 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
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
Maintain farm sanitation
Assist in moving animals
Maintain production information
Assist with facility maintenance
Follow animal welfare policies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with other Herd Technicians; Collaborate with farm leadership; Build working relationships
Communication Scope
communication
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