Livestock Herdsperson & Animal Care Technician

Smithfield Foods; Albany (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Package Available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Herdsperson to assist Herd Technicians with routine animal care and farm tasks. You will help with feeding, vaccination, and general husbandry to support animal welfare at the designated work site in Missouri.

You may operate farm equipment and participate in animal movement while adhering to safety and biosecurity policies. A strong teamwork mindset and ability to handle physically demanding work are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to perform hard physical labor.
• Strong commitment to teamwork.
• Ability to follow instructions and handle standardized situations.
• Must work an average 48-hour week with weekend, evening, and holiday work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Feeds, waters, vaccinates, and performs general animal husbandry tasks.
• Maintains animal welfare and health at the site.
• Assists in moving animals and ensuring efficient animal flow.
• Sanitizes and washes farm areas with high-pressure equipment.
• Processes piglets: injections, castration, docking tails, ear notching.
• Keeps accurate production records and follows SOPs.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

On-call readiness

Instruction following

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Mowers

Tractors

Trucks

Job description

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Herdsperson to assist Herd Technicians with routine animal care and farm tasks. You will help with feeding, vaccination, and general husbandry to support animal welfare at the designated work site in Missouri.

You may operate farm equipment and participate in animal movement while adhering to safety and biosecurity policies. A strong teamwork mindset and ability to handle physically demanding work are essential.