Gestation Lead - Hilltop Livestock LLC

Bethanyswine; Kansas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Overtime and Weekend Pay Potential

Job summary

Pipestone Management is seeking a Gestation Lead to oversee pig production, train employees, and drive efficiency on the farm. The role emphasizes adherence to protocols and continuous improvement in daily operations.

The ideal candidate will have livestock experience, strong communication, and a commitment to animal welfare and biosecurity. This on-site position offers stable hours and opportunities for career growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience in a livestock or hog production environment.
• Ability to educate and train employees on production protocols.
• Strong record-keeping and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Educate and train employees to follow production protocols to company standards.
• Monitor performance and ensure animal husbandry to maximize production goals.
• Develop staff with skills for personal growth and financial awareness.

Skills

Livestock management

Training staff

Record keeping

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pipestone Management seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented Gestation 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
• Agricultural swine environment in rural areas
• 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 pull
• Frequently lift objects weighing 3-20 poundsOccasionally 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

Benefits Summary

• Paid Single Health Insurance
• Family Health Coverage Available
• Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime and Weekend Pay Potential!

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