Herdsperson: Livestock Care & Farm Operations

Smithfield Foods; Greencastle (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is hiring a Herdsperson to assist Herd Technicians in routine animal care on our farm operations. You will help with sanitation, animal movement, and general tasks to ensure animal welfare and growth. The role may involve operating farm equipment and training for advanced Herd Technician designation.

You will work closely with farm leadership, follow SOPs, and maintain accurate production records while upholding safety and biosecurity standards at our designated site.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to perform hard physical labor.
• Weekend, evening, and holiday work required.
• Must be able to work an average 48-hour work week.
• Willingness to shower daily in facility.

Responsibilities

• 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, which includes: 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

Physical stamina

Ability to follow instructions

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Smithfield Foods is hiring a Herdsperson to assist Herd Technicians in routine animal care on our farm operations. You will help with sanitation, animal movement, and general tasks to ensure animal welfare and growth. The role may involve operating farm equipment and training for advanced Herd Technician designation.

You will work closely with farm leadership, follow SOPs, and maintain accurate production records while upholding safety and biosecurity standards at our designated site.