Livestock Care Specialist - Farm Operations

Smithfield Foods; Colorado; On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Herdsperson to assist Herd Technicians with routine animal care and farm tasks. Compensation is $18.75 hourly plus incentives. The role includes animal handling, sanitation, and movement, with training for advanced designation and duties across the designated site.

Responsibilities include feeding, vaccinating, record-keeping, and ensuring animal welfare. Physical labor, teamwork, and adaptability are essential 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.
• Weekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed.
• Must be on call for emergency situations including but not limited to power outages or personnel shortages.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Respectful, approachable and team oriented while building positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Feeds, waters, vaccinates, and performs general animal husbandry tasks including basic veterinary procedures.
• Maintains flexibility with a willingness to change plans according to 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, including injecting medications, castrating, docking tails, and ear notching.
• Maintains accurate production information and updates department records.
• Treats sick animals with a variety of pharmaceuticals by injection, oral application, and/or other methods as required.
• Follows SOPs, Production Manuals, or 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.

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Herdsperson to assist Herd Technicians with routine animal care and farm tasks. Compensation is $18.75 hourly plus incentives. The role includes animal handling, sanitation, and movement, with training for advanced designation and duties across the designated site.

Responsibilities include feeding, vaccinating, record-keeping, and ensuring animal welfare. Physical labor, teamwork, and adaptability are essential in a fast-paced environment.