Herdsperson: Livestock Care & Farm Operations

Sfdbrands; Powersville (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Herdsperson to support herd technicians in routine animal care across the farm. You will help with feeding, vaccinations, animal movement, and general welfare, while handling equipment and maintaining records.

The role emphasizes animal welfare, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced farm setting. You may train for advanced technician designation as you contribute to efficient animal flows and sanitation.

Qualifications

• 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 emergencies.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

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: injecting medications, castration, docking tails, 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.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hard physical labor

Teamwork

Ability to follow instructions

Flexibility

On-call availability

Work well in fast-paced environment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Herdsperson to support herd technicians in routine animal care across the farm. You will help with feeding, vaccinations, animal movement, and general welfare, while handling equipment and maintaining records.

The role emphasizes animal welfare, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced farm setting. You may train for advanced technician designation as you contribute to efficient animal flows and sanitation.