Hog Farm Herd Tech - Turner - Warsaw NC

Murphy Family Ventures; Warsaw (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time pay

Career growth

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Murphy Family Ventures in Warsaw, NC is seeking a Hog Farm Herd Tech to join our production team. This hands-on role supports daily breeding and farrowing operations to promote animal health and welfare.

You will work with a supportive farm team in a clean, well-managed environment, performing animal care, movement, climate monitoring, sanitation, and simple data records. The position offers physical activity, steady hours, and opportunities to grow with a family-owned operation.

Qualifications

• Team players with a positive attitude and collaboration
• Attention to detail to spot changes in animal behavior or equipment
• Safety-conscious adherence to rules, laws, and policies
• Physical ability to stand, bend, lift up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team players

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Physical capability

Job description

Position:Hog Farm Herd Tech - Turner - Warsaw NC

Location: Warsaw, NC

Job Id:4639

# 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