Livestock Care Technician in Training

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Herdsperson to assist Herd Technicians in routine animal care and general farm tasks, ensuring animal welfare on site. Responsibilities include feeding, vaccination, sanitation, and careful handling of piglets.

The role requires physical endurance, teamwork, and flexibility to adapt to farm leadership directions. Applicants should be prepared for a demanding schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays, with potential on-call emergencies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Able to perform hard physical labor.
• Weekend, evening, and holiday work required.

Responsibilities

• Feed, water, vaccinate, and perform animal husbandry tasks.
• Move animals and maintain efficient flows.
• Sanitize areas with high-pressure equipment.
• Process piglets including injections and docking.
• Maintain production records.
• Follow SOPs and health policies.
• Assist with facility and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Hard labor

Teamwork

Follow instructions

On-call

Lifting 50 lbs

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Herdsperson to assist Herd Technicians in routine animal care and general farm tasks, ensuring animal welfare on site. Responsibilities include feeding, vaccination, sanitation, and careful handling of piglets.

The role requires physical endurance, teamwork, and flexibility to adapt to farm leadership directions. Applicants should be prepared for a demanding schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays, with potential on-call emergencies.