Livestock Herd Technician

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

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Maxton, NC is seeking a Herdsperson to assist Herd Technicians with animal care and farm tasks. Compensation is $16.75 hourly and on-site work is expected across the farm operations.

Responsibilities include feeding, vaccination, moving animals, sanitation, processing piglets, and maintaining records. Candidates should be able to perform hard physical labor, work long hours including weekends and holidays, and follow safety and welfare guidelines.

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 required as needed.
• Must be able to work an average 48-hour work week.

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.
• Processes piglets, including injecting medications, castrating, docking tails, and ear notching.
• 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 SOPs, Production Manuals, or Appropriate Training Guides.
• Assists with facility and equipment maintenance.
• Assists with maintaining barn, office cleanliness, and laundry duties.
• Follows animal welfare policies and procedures including overall welfare and biosecurity guidelines.
• Compliance with environmental, safety and biosecurity laws and procedures.

Skills

Hard physical labor

Teamwork

Follow instructions

On-call readiness

Ability to work long hours

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Experience with livestock handling preferred

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Maxton, NC is seeking a Herdsperson to assist Herd Technicians with animal care and farm tasks. Compensation is $16.75 hourly and on-site work is expected across the farm operations.

Responsibilities include feeding, vaccination, moving animals, sanitation, processing piglets, and maintaining records. Candidates should be able to perform hard physical labor, work long hours including weekends and holidays, and follow safety and welfare guidelines.