Herdsperson — Grow with Sustainable Farming

Murphy-Brown LLC; Newtown (MO); Presencial; USD 31.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

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Be Well programs

Tuition assistance

Smithfield Scholarship Program

Descripción de la vacante

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is hiring a Herdsperson to assist Herd Technicians with routine animal care and farm tasks. You will help ensure animal welfare, handle movement and sanitation, and operate farm equipment as directed.

The role may train toward advanced Herd Technician designation and involves working with pigs and associated health procedures. The position emphasizes adherence to SOPs, safety, and teamwork, with flexible plans and on-call requirements for emergencies.

Formación

• 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.
• Ability to follow instructions and deal with standardized situations.
• Must be able to work an average 48-hour work week, which can vary frequently.
• Weekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed.
• Must be on call for emergency situations to include but not limit to, power outages or personnel shortages.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

Responsabilidades

• Feeds, waters, vaccinates, and performs general animal husbandry tasks including basic veterinary procedures.
• Maintains flexibility with a willingness to change plans according to the direction of farm leadership.
• Assists in moving animals and maintaining efficient animal flows.
• Sanitizes and washes multiple areas on the farm using high pressure equipment.
• Processes piglets, including injecting medications, castration, docking tails, and ear notching.
• Maintains accurate production information and updates department records.
• Treats sick animals with various medicines by injection, oral application, and other methods.
• Follows SOPs and training guides; assists with facility and equipment maintenance.
• Maintains barn, office cleanliness and laundry duties.
• Follows animal welfare policies and environmental/safety/biosecurity laws.

Conocimientos

Teamwork

Ability to perform hard physical labor

Willingness to shower daily

Following instructions

Educación

High School diploma or GED preferred

Descripción del empleo

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is hiring a Herdsperson to assist Herd Technicians with routine animal care and farm tasks. You will help ensure animal welfare, handle movement and sanitation, and operate farm equipment as directed.

The role may train toward advanced Herd Technician designation and involves working with pigs and associated health procedures. The position emphasizes adherence to SOPs, safety, and teamwork, with flexible plans and on-call requirements for emergencies.