Livestock Care Specialist — Immediate Openings

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Immediate openings

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in North Carolina is hiring a Herdsperson to assist herd technicians and care for animals. Compensation starts at $16.75 per hour plus incentives and on-the-job paid training is provided.

The role requires handling farm tasks, maintaining animal welfare, and adapting to leadership directions. Applicants should be prepared for a physically demanding environment, with a typical 48-hour work week and on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous livestock handling helpful.
• Ability to do hard physical labor.
• Strong commitment to teamwork.
• Weekend, evening and holiday work may be required.
• Must be able to work an average 48-hour week and be on call for emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Feed, water, vaccinate, and perform animal husbandry tasks.
• Move animals and maintain efficient animal flows.
• Sanitize and wash farm areas with high pressure equipment.
• Process piglets including injections, castration, docking tails, and ear notching.
• Maintain production records and follow SOPs and manuals.
• Assist with facility and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Teamwork

Hard physical labor

Follow instructions

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in North Carolina is hiring a Herdsperson to assist herd technicians and care for animals. Compensation starts at $16.75 per hour plus incentives and on-the-job paid training is provided.

The role requires handling farm tasks, maintaining animal welfare, and adapting to leadership directions. Applicants should be prepared for a physically demanding environment, with a typical 48-hour work week and on-call responsibilities.