Livestock Care Specialist — Herdsperson

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

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is hiring a Herdsperson to assist in routine animal care and general farm tasks. The role involves health, growth, and breeding of animals, and may include operation of farm equipment. Follows welfare policies and safety regulations.

Position requires physical labor, teamwork, and flexibility in schedules, including weekends and holidays. Training for advanced technician designation may be available.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to do hard physical labor.
• Strong commitment to teamwork.
• Willingness to shower daily in and out of facility.

Responsibilities

• Feeds, waters, vaccinates, and performs general animal husbandry tasks.
• 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, castration, docking tails, and ear notching.
• Maintains production records and follows SOPs and manuals.

Skills

Hard physical labor

Teamwork

Emergency on-call

Follow instructions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Smithfield Foods is hiring a Herdsperson to assist in routine animal care and general farm tasks. The role involves health, growth, and breeding of animals, and may include operation of farm equipment. Follows welfare policies and safety regulations.

Position requires physical labor, teamwork, and flexibility in schedules, including weekends and holidays. Training for advanced technician designation may be available.