Livestock Herdsperson - Onsite Farm Care and Breeding

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Herdsperson in Unionville, MO, to assist Herd Technicians with routine animal care and farm tasks, ensuring welfare and well-being of animals. Duties include feeding, vaccination, sanitation, and animal movement, with operation of farm equipment as directed.

The role involves maintaining health and growth of animals, flexible planning, and collaboration with farm leadership. Occasional heavy lifting and long hours are required; on-call coverage may be needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous livestock handing helpful.
• Ability to do hard physical labor.
• Strong commitment to teamwork.
• Willingness to shower daily in and out of facility.
• Ability 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.

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, which includes: 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 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.
• Follows the Company’s animal welfare policies and procedures including: providing a physical environment that meets the animal’s needs, providing access to adequate water and high quality feed, providing humane treatment of the animals, providing identification and appropriate treatment of animals in need of health care and following the guidelines for euthanasia.
• Responsible for complying with all environmental, safety and biosecurity laws and procedures.

Skills

Hard physical labor

Teamwork

Follow instructions

On-call readiness

Stamina for long shifts

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Herdsperson in Unionville, MO, to assist Herd Technicians with routine animal care and farm tasks, ensuring welfare and well-being of animals. Duties include feeding, vaccination, sanitation, and animal movement, with operation of farm equipment as directed.

The role involves maintaining health and growth of animals, flexible planning, and collaboration with farm leadership. Occasional heavy lifting and long hours are required; on-call coverage may be needed.