FARROWING LEAD-BUCKEYE SOW FARM

pipestonecareers; Hazel (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Job summary

Pipestone Management seeks a dedicated Farrowing Lead to supervise and train staff, uphold production protocols, and drive efficiency at our Hazel, SD farm. This role focuses on improving animal care, staff performance, and overall herd productivity in a fast-paced environment.

You will monitor performance, maintain records, ensure animal welfare, and coordinate daily tasks to meet production goals while following safety and biosecurity standards. Weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and training farm staff to follow production protocols.
• Ability to monitor and improve animal care and herd efficiency.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Educate and train employees to follow all production protocols and procedures to company standards.
• Monitor employee performance for accuracy in proper animal husbandry to reduce stress and maximize production goals and efficiency.
• Develop employees to provide specialized skills necessary for personal growth and how performance affects the finances of the organization.
• Assign, manage, and maximize daily tasks to achieve goals.
• Log and maintain daily records and monitor for accuracy.
• Communicate effectively with the farm manager regarding daily activity in production, animal health, facility relations, and employee relations.
• Monitor, train, and ensure the ventilation system is in working order for optimal comfort for our animals.
• Maintain facility organization, cleanliness, and maintenance to ensure functionality and longevity.
• Uphold handbook policies with a focus on safety, animal welfare, and biosecurity procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Training & development

Animal husbandry

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Objective

Pipestone Management seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented Farrowing Lead to join our fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will lead and train employees to improve production and maximize our farm's production goals, efficiency, and profitability.

Role and Responsibilities

• Educate and train employees to follow all production protocols and procedures to company standards
• Monitor employee performance for accuracy in proper animal husbandry to reduce the stress of herd and maximize production goals and efficiency
• Developing employees to provide specialized skills necessary for personal growth and how performance affects the finances of the organization.
• Assign, manage, and maximize daily tasks to achieve goals
• Log and maintain daily records and monitor for accuracy
• Effective verbal and written communication with the farm manager regarding daily activity in production, animal health, facility relation issues, and employee relations
• Monitor, train, and ensure the ventilation system is in working order for optimal comfort for our animal
• Facility organization, cleanliness, and maintenance upkeep to ensure the functionality and longevity of the facility
• Uphold all handbook policies per company expectations with a focus on safety, animal welfare, and biosecurity procedures

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 2+ years of livestock experience required
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities

Work Environment

• Farm-based setting with exposure to livestock, odors, dust, and varying temperatures in rural areas
• Requires hands-on animal handling and manual labor.
• Noise levels that require hearing protection in some areas

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, and ability to be on feet 8-10 hours per day
• Frequently bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling
• Frequently use one or both hands/arms to grasp or pullFrequently lift objects weighing 3-20 pounds
• Occasionally bend while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move
• Occasionally bending while pulling and or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds or requiring up to 100 pounds of force to move with the assistance of another person as needed
• Must be able to print and/or write legibly

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work weekends
• Must have a reliable method of transportation to get to and from work

Compensation, Pay & Benefits

• Benefits Package includes Paid Single Health Insurance, Family Health Coverage Available
• Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Holiday pay & Paid Time Off