Livestock Care Technician – Farm Operations

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; New Bern (NC); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Training & development

Smithfield Scholarship Program

Tuition assistance

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in New Bern, North Carolina, is seeking a Herdsperson to assist Herd Technicians in caring for farm animals and performing routine tasks. The position includes animal welfare duties, sanitation, and operation of farm equipment, with potential training for advanced status.

The role emphasizes flexibility, teamwork, and adherence to safety and environmental policies. Weekend, evening, and holiday shifts are typical; on-call duties may apply.

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 to include but not limit to, power outages or personnel shortages.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

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.
• Collect boars, process collection in on-site laboratory, and distribute semen doses to sow farms.
• 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.

Skills

Livestock handling

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Following instructions

Flexibility

Attention to safety

Emergency readiness

On-call readiness

Communication

Respectful conduct

Work ethic

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in New Bern, North Carolina, is seeking a Herdsperson to assist Herd Technicians in caring for farm animals and performing routine tasks. The position includes animal welfare duties, sanitation, and operation of farm equipment, with potential training for advanced status.

The role emphasizes flexibility, teamwork, and adherence to safety and environmental policies. Weekend, evening, and holiday shifts are typical; on-call duties may apply.