Full-Time Sow Farm Herdsperson Trainee - Animal Care

Smithfield Foods; Aulander (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in North Carolina is hiring a Herdsperson to support herd technicians and ensure animal welfare through daily care and movement.

You will assist with feeding, vaccination, sanitation, and handling of piglets, while following SOPs and safety protocols. This full-time role offers on-site work and opportunities to learn on the job.

Applicants should be physically capable, team-focused, and available weekends; relocation not required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous livestock handling helpful.
• Ability to do hard physical labor.
• Strong commitment to teamwork.
• Willingness to shower daily in and out of facility.
• Must be on call for emergencies and power outages.

Responsibilities

• Feeds, waters, vaccinates, and performs general animal husbandry tasks including basic veterinary procedures.
• Assists in moving animals and maintaining efficient animal flows.
• Sanitizes and washes multiple areas on the farm using high pressure equipment.
• Processes piglets: injecting medications, castrating, docking tails, and ear notching.
• Maintains accurate production information and update all department records as required.
• Treats sick animals with a variety of pharmaceuticals by injection, oral application, and/or other methods as required.
• Follows the Standard Operation Procedures, Production Manuals, or Appropriate Training Guides as required.
• Assists with facility and equipment maintenance.
• Assists with maintaining barn, office cleanliness, and laundry duties.
• Follows the Company's animal welfare policies and procedures including: providing a physical environment that meets the animal's needs, providing access to adequate water and high quality feed, providing humane treatment of the animals, providing identification and appropriate treatment of animals in need of health care and following the guidelines for euthanasia.
• Responsible for complying with all environmental, safety and biosecurity laws and procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Stamina

Follow instructions

Weekend availability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Smithfield Foods in North Carolina is hiring a Herdsperson to support herd technicians and ensure animal welfare through daily care and movement.

You will assist with feeding, vaccination, sanitation, and handling of piglets, while following SOPs and safety protocols. This full-time role offers on-site work and opportunities to learn on the job.

Applicants should be physically capable, team-focused, and available weekends; relocation not required.