Hog Farm Herd Tech - NC Pack - Willard

Murphy Family Ventures; Willard (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K retirement

Life Insurance

Job summary

Murphy Family Ventures in Willard, NC is seeking a Hog Farm Herd Tech for the NC Pack to support daily production operations and animal welfare.

You will assist with feeding, breeding, farrowing, and routine equipment checks in a clean, safe environment, including record keeping and biosecurity measures.

Qualifications

• Team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Attention to detail to spot changes in animal behavior or equipment.
• Safety conscious and able to follow environmental laws and company policies.
• Physical ability to stand, bend, lift up to 50 lb regularly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily feeding, watering, processing, castration and tagging of gilts and pigs.
• Safely handle, catch and load sows and pigs across farrowing and breeding areas.
• Monitor barn rooms, ventilation, and climate for animal comfort.
• Power-wash walkways, disinfect docks, and maintain biosecurity and cleanliness protocols.
• Complete simple data tracking sheets and animal care paperwork.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Physical capability

Job description

Position:Hog Farm Herd Tech - NC Pack - Willard

Location: Willard, NC

Job Id:4629

# of Openings:1

SUMMARY: As a Herd Technician, you will play a vital role in the daily production operations on a hog farm. Working as part of a supportive team, you will directly impact the health, safety, and welfare of our animals in a clean, well-managed environment.

DAILY ROUTINE: You will focus on the hands-on, breeding, and farrowing of our herd.:

• Animal Care: Assist with the daily feeding, watering, processing, castrating, and tagging of gilts and pigs.
• Animal Movement: Safely handle, catch, and load sows and pigs across farrowing and breeding areas.
• Environment: Monitor barn rooms, adjust ventilation controls, and maintain the perfect climate for animal comfort.
• Sanitation and Safety: Power-wash walkways, disinfect docks, and maintain strict biosecurity and farm cleanliness protocols.
• Record Keeping: Complete simple, accurate data tracking sheets and animal care paperwork on time.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Team Players: A positive attitude and a desire to contribute actively to a collaborative farm team.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to quickly spot and report changes in animal behavior, equipment issues, or environmental variances.
• Safety Conscious: Commitment to following safety rules, environmental laws, and company emergency policies.
• Physical Capability: Comfort working on your feet, bending, stooping, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds regularly.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Job Status: Full-time job with dependable pay.
• Career Growth: Gain hands-on experience working with animals and agricultural production.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Retirement, and Company Paid Life Insurance