Herdsperson: Impactful Livestock Care & Farm Operations

Murphy-Brown LLC; Jamesport (MO); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation Package Available

Be Well programs

LinkedIn Learning access

Guild tuition assistance

Smithfield Scholarship Program

Résumé du poste

Smithfield is seeking a Herdsperson to join our Missouri farm, assisting herd technicians in routine animal care and general tasks to ensure welfare, growth, and breeding of animals. You will feed, vaccinate, move animals, and help with sanitation using high-pressure equipment.

The role requires physical labor, a willingness to work long hours including weekends, and strict adherence to SOPs and safety policies. A team player with reliability is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous livestock handling experience helpful.
• Ability to do hard physical labor.
• Strong teamwork commitment.
• Willingness to shower daily on/off site.
• Ability to follow instructions in standardized situations.
• Must work an average 48-hour work week; schedules vary.
• Weekend, evening, and holiday work required.
• On-call for emergencies (power outages, personnel shortages).
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Respectful, approachable, and team-oriented demeanor.

Responsabilités

• 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, castrating, docking tails, and ear notching.
• Maintains accurate production information and updates department records.
• Treats sick animals with a variety of pharmaceuticals by injection, oral application, etc.
• Follows SOPs, Production Manuals, or Training Guides as required.
• Assists with facility and equipment maintenance.
• Assists with maintaining barn, office cleanliness, and laundry duties.
• Follows animal welfare policies and procedures including humane treatment and euthanasia guidelines.
• Complies with environmental, safety, and biosecurity laws.

Connaissances

High School diploma

Livestock handling

Hard physical labor

Teamwork

Personal hygiene

Follow instructions

Flexible schedule

Weekend/evening/holiday work

On-call for emergencies

Team oriented

Formation

High School diploma or GED

Description du poste

Smithfield is seeking a Herdsperson to join our Missouri farm, assisting herd technicians in routine animal care and general tasks to ensure welfare, growth, and breeding of animals. You will feed, vaccinate, move animals, and help with sanitation using high-pressure equipment.

The role requires physical labor, a willingness to work long hours including weekends, and strict adherence to SOPs and safety policies. A team player with reliability is essential.