Livestock Care Technician – Farm Operations

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

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in New Bern, NC is seeking a Herdsperson to support herd technicians in daily animal care and farm operations. The role emphasizes welfare, health, and growth of animals, along with sanitation and record-keeping.

You will operate farm equipment as directed, assist with movements, injections, castrations, ear notching on piglets, and follow SOPs and welfare policies. A HS diploma is preferred and the schedule includes weekends and on-call duties.

Qualifications

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

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, 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 other methods.
• Follows SOPs and training guides; assists with facility and equipment maintenance.
• Maintains barn, office cleanliness and laundry duties.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in New Bern, NC is seeking a Herdsperson to support herd technicians in daily animal care and farm operations. The role emphasizes welfare, health, and growth of animals, along with sanitation and record-keeping.

You will operate farm equipment as directed, assist with movements, injections, castrations, ear notching on piglets, and follow SOPs and welfare policies. A HS diploma is preferred and the schedule includes weekends and on-call duties.