Smithfield
agriculture
HerdspersonTrainee/LaborerFarm
“Herdsperson Trainee/Laborer-Farm at Smithfield. Skills: animal care, farm tasks, animal husbandry. Feed, water, vaccinate, and perform general animal husbandry tasks. Maintain flexibility with a willingness to change plans”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure the welfare/well-being of the animals; care of all animals at the designated work site; health of animals; growth of animals; breeding of animals
Industry & Context.
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, Weekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed, Must be 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 with hands to 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, 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 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 to 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 perform general animal husbandry tasks
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
or Appropriate Training Guides
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
cross-functional coordination; collaboration; work with others in fast paced, dynamic environment; building working relationships
Communication Scope
communication
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