Herdsperson: Livestock Care, Paid Training, Incentives

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Woodland (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Incentives

Career advancement

Immediate openings

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Herdsperson to assist with animal care and farm tasks. The role emphasizes welfare and health of animals, and requires readiness for a physically demanding environment with long hours and on-call duties.

The compensation includes $16.75 per hour plus incentives and on‑the‑job paid training with opportunities for advancement. This position offers immediate openings across locations and a path to growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform hard physical labor on a farm environment.
• Ability to work as part of a team to complete tasks.
• Ability to follow instructions and adapt to standard procedures.

Responsibilities

• Feeds, waters, vaccinates, and performs general animal husbandry tasks.
• Maintains flexibility and adapts to directions from farm leadership.
• Assists in moving animals and maintaining efficient animal flows.
• Sanitizes and washes areas using high pressure equipment.
• Processes piglets including injections, castration, docking tails, and ear notching.
• Maintains production records and updates department documents.
• Treats sick animals with various medications as required.
• Follows SOPs and training guides; assists with facility maintenance.
• Cleans barns, offices, and performs laundry duties.

Skills

Hard physical labor

Teamwork

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Herdsperson to assist with animal care and farm tasks. The role emphasizes welfare and health of animals, and requires readiness for a physically demanding environment with long hours and on-call duties.

The compensation includes $16.75 per hour plus incentives and on‑the‑job paid training with opportunities for advancement. This position offers immediate openings across locations and a path to growth within the company.