Herdsperson: Boar Stud & Livestock Care

Murphy-Brown LLC; Sheldon (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Herdsperson at our Sheldon, MO location to support herd technicians in routine animal care and farm tasks.

The role focuses on welfare, health, growth, and breeding of animals with responsibilities spanning feeding, vaccination, sanitation, and animal movement. The position requires the ability to perform hard physical labor, teamwork, and the willingness to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous livestock handling helpful.
• Ability to do hard physical labor.
• Weekend, evening and holiday work required.

Responsibilities

• Feeds, waters, vaccinates, and performs general animal husbandry tasks including basic veterinary procedures.
• Maintains flexibility with plans according to farm leadership.
• Assists in moving animals and maintaining efficient animal flows.
• Sanitizes and washes multiple areas on the farm using high pressure equipment.
• Collects boars, processes collection in on-site laboratory, and distributes semen doses to sow farms.
• Maintains accurate production information and updates department records.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

On-call

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Herdsperson at our Sheldon, MO location to support herd technicians in routine animal care and farm tasks.

The role focuses on welfare, health, growth, and breeding of animals with responsibilities spanning feeding, vaccination, sanitation, and animal movement. The position requires the ability to perform hard physical labor, teamwork, and the willingness to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.