Livestock Care Specialist

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Greencastle, MO is seeking a Herdsperson to assist Herd Technicians with routine animal care, welfare, growth and breeding. You will perform tasks such as feeding, vaccinating, and basic husbandry while supporting farm sanitation and animal movement.

Responsibilities include operating farm equipment as directed, maintaining records, following SOPs and animal welfare policies, and collaborating with a team in a fast-paced environment.

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.

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.

Skills

Hard physical labor

Teamwork

Following instructions

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Greencastle, MO is seeking a Herdsperson to assist Herd Technicians with routine animal care, welfare, growth and breeding. You will perform tasks such as feeding, vaccinating, and basic husbandry while supporting farm sanitation and animal movement.

Responsibilities include operating farm equipment as directed, maintaining records, following SOPs and animal welfare policies, and collaborating with a team in a fast-paced environment.