Boar Stud Production Tech Lead

JBS USA; Lamar (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS USA is seeking a Department Lead in Lamar, CO to oversee production teams in a swine facility. You will monitor safety, enforce animal welfare and bio-security procedures, and drive continuous improvements in production processes.

The role requires a 2-year degree or equivalent experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work weekends and lift 60 lbs. You will coordinate with management and veterinarians as needed and supervise day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• 2-year college degree or equivalent experience in production field.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Experience with farm technology (computers, handheld devices).
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions independently.
• Ability to lead a team.
• Team-oriented, self-motivated and reliable.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Bio-Security and swine production.
• Weekend work availability.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and stand/walk most of the day.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and monitor team members during production activities to ensure adherence safety, Animal Welfare and Bio-Security procedures.
• Motivate team members to increase production and maintain high production standards.
• Serve as liaison between team members and management.
• Advanced understanding and execution of manual and automated boar semen collection process.
• Evaluate and implement continuous improvement of swine production process.
• Examine animals to detect symptoms of illness or injury.
• Treat minor injuries and ailments.
• Communicate with management and/or veterinarians to obtain treatment for animals with serious illnesses or injuries.
• Stock supplies of feed and medicines.
• Understand and implement boar stud care and handling (feeding/watering/moving/ventilation).
• Brand, tattoo, or tag animals for animal identification.
• Place vaccines in drinking water, inject vaccines, or dust air with vaccine powder to protect animals from diseases.
• Exercise animals to keep them in healthy condition.
• Adjust controls to maintain specific building temperatures required for animals' health and safety.
• Prepare containers of semen for freezing and storage or shipment, placing them in dry ice or liquid nitrogen.
• Package and label semen for AI, recording information such as date, source, quality, and concentration.
• Experience with farm technology (hand held devices and other equipment).
• Attend safety meetings.
• Cleaning and disinfection of facilities, including removal of mortality and waste.
• Check feed system and fill lines.
• Production/facility housekeeping duties.
• Any other tasks assigned by Assistant or Manager.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Team orientation

Multi-tasking

Bio-Security knowledge

Swine production knowledge

Weekend availability

Physical stamina

Education

Two-year college degree or equivalent

Tools

Farm technology devices

Job description

Description

• Adhere to and monitor team members during production activities to ensure adherence safety, Animal Welfare and Bio-Security procedures
• Motivate team members to increase production and maintain high production standards
• Serve as liaison between team members and management
• Advanced understanding and execution of manual and automated boar semen collection process
• Evaluate and implement continuous improvement of swine production process
• Examine animals to detect symptoms of illness or injury
• Treat minor injuries and ailments
• Communicate with appropriate management and/or veterinarians to obtain treatment for animals with serious illnesses or injuries
• Stock supplies of feed and medicines
• Ability to understand and implement intermediate boar stud care and handling (feeding/watering/moving/ventilation)
• Brand, tattoo, or tag animals for animal identification
• Place vaccines in drinking water, inject vaccines, or dust air with vaccine powder to protect animals from diseases
• Exercise animals to keep them in healthy condition
• Adjust controls to maintain specific building temperatures required for animals' health and safety
• 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
• Experience with or ability to learn farm technology (hand held devices and other equipment, as necessary)
• Attend safety meetings
• Cleaning and disinfection of facilities, including removal of mortality and waste
• Check feed system and fill lines
• Production/facility housekeeping duties
• Any other tasks assigned by Assistant or Manager

Purpose & Scope:

A successful Department Lead exhibits great leadership skills by showcasing knowledge and competencies to the team members, giving them direction to go about their tasks and duties on the job. The team leader recognizes the contributions of every team member and encourages them to work together, sharing ideas and maintaining good relationships in the execution of production tasks. The team leader promotes the safety and wellbeing of the team and educates them on effective safety, Animal Welfare, and Bio-Security procedures.

Required Qualifications

• 2-year college degree in related field or equivalent experience in similar production environment
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Experience with or ability to learn farm technology (computers, hand held devices and other equipment, as necessary)
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and make decisions independently
• Ability to effectively lead a team
• Be a team oriented, self-motivated, and positive individual with strong work ethic
• Ability to efficiently multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with Bio-Security and swine production
• Ability to work weekend, 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

• Bi-lingual English and Spanish

Travel

Occasional travel with valid driver's license required

EOE, including disability/vets