Boar Stud Production Tech

Jbs Usa Inc.; Lamar (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS USA Inc. in Lamar, CO is seeking a motivated individual to perform basic boar stud care, operate equipment, assist with semen collection, and prepare semen for freezing or shipment. You will label samples, maintain records, and help with facilities upkeep and safety adherence.

The role requires lifting up to 60 lbs, standing most of the day, and availability for early or late shifts. Teamwork, reliability, and willingness to learn farm technology are essential.

Qualifications

• Be a team-oriented, self-motivated, and positive attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to efficiently multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with or ability to learn farm technology (hand held devices/wands and other equipment, as necessary).
• Ability to work weekends, as scheduled.
• Ability to continually bend, push, grasp, and pull up to 60 lbs.
• Continual walking and/or standing, up to 95% of the day.
• Reliable method of transportation required.
• Ability to work early 1st shift hours or late 2nd shift hours.

Responsibilities

• Basic boar stud care and handling (feeding/watering/moving/ventilation)
• Operating machinery and equipment
• Assisting with board semen collection process
• Handling and using boar stud production chemicals
• Prepare containers of semen for freezing and storage or shipment, placing them in dry ice or liquid nitrogen
• Package and label semen to be used for artificial insemination, recording information such as the date, source, quality, and concentration
• Understand basic manual and automated semen extraction techniques
• Administering vaccinations and medicating animals
• Cleaning and disinfection of facilities, including removal of mortality and waste
• Works closely with other team members
• Fills out treatment cards
• Brand, tattoo, or tag animals for animal identification
• Attend safety meetings
• Adhere to Animal Welfare policies
• Power washing
• Maintenance needs reported to management
• Production/facility housekeeping duties
• Various other tasks, as assigned

Skills

Team oriented attitude

Multi-tasking in fast-paced env.

Farm technology learning

Weekend availability

Lift up to 60 lbs

Stand/walk 95% of day

Reliable transportation

Shift flexibility (early/late)

Job description

• Basic boar stud care and handling (feeding/watering/moving/ventilation)
• Operating machinery and equipment
• Assisting with board semen collection process
• Handling and using boar stud production chemicals
• Prepare containers of semen for freezing and storage or shipment, placing them in dry ice or liquid nitrogen
• Package and label semen to be used for artificial insemination, recording information such as the date, source, quality, and concentration
• Understand basic manual and automated semen extraction techniques
• Administering vaccinations and medicating animals
• Cleaning and disinfection of facilities, including removal of mortality and waste
• Works closely with other team members
• Fills out treatment cards
• Brand, tattoo, or tag animals for animal identification
• Attend safety meetings
• Adhere to Animal Welfare policies
• Power washing
• Maintenance needs reported to management
• Production/facility housekeeping duties
• Various other tasks, as assigned

Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Basic boar stud care and handling (feeding/watering/moving/ventilation)
• Operating machinery and equipment
• Assisting with board semen collection process
• Handling and using boar stud production chemicals
• Prepare containers of semen for freezing and storage or shipment, placing them in dry ice or liquid nitrogen
• Package and label semen to be used for artificial insemination, recording information such as the date, source, quality, and concentration
• Understand basic manual and automated semen extraction techniques
• Administering vaccinations and medicating animals
• Cleaning and disinfection of facilities, including removal of mortality and waste
• Works closely with other team members
• Fills out treatment cards
• Brand, tattoo, or tag animals for animal identification
• Attend safety meetings
• Adhere to Animal Welfare policies
• Power washing
• Maintenance needs reported to management
• Production/facility housekeeping duties
• Various other tasks, as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Be a team-oriented, self-motivated, and positive attitude, with a strong work ethic
• Ability to efficiently multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with or ability to learn farm technology (hand held devices/wand sows and other equipment, as necessary)
• Ability to work weekends, as scheduled
• Ability to continually bend, push, grasp, and pull up to 60 lbs
• Continual walking and/or standing, up to 95% of the day
• Reliable method of transportation required
• Ability to work early 1st shift hours or late 2nd shift hours

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Bio-Security and swine production

Pay Rate: $20.65

EOE, Including disability/Vets