Onsite Herdsperson: Livestock Care & Farm Ops

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Northern (KY); Ibrido; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Herdsperson to support herd technicians in routine animal care and farm tasks. The role involves feeding, vaccinating, and basic veterinary tasks, with responsibilities across animal health, growth and welfare at the Newtown site.

The position requires hard physical labor, teamwork, and ability to work long hours including weekends and holidays. Training and on-site safety protocols are provided.

Competenze

• 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.
• Weekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed.
• Must be on call for emergencies (e.g., power outages).
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment.
• Be respectful, approachable and team-oriented.

Mansioni

• Feeds, waters, vaccinates, and performs general animal husbandry tasks.
• Assists in moving animals and maintaining efficient animal flows.
• Sanitizes and washes areas on the farm with high-pressure equipment.
• Processes piglets: injecting medications, castration, docking tails, ear notching.
• Maintains accurate production information and department records.
• Follows SOPs, production manuals and training guides.
• Assists with facility and equipment maintenance.
• Maintains barn, office cleanliness and laundry duties.
• Follows animal welfare policies and safety/biosecurity procedures.

Conoscenze

Teamwork

Physical labor

Following instructions

Livestock handling

Work under safety rules

Formazione

High School diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Herdsperson to support herd technicians in routine animal care and farm tasks. The role involves feeding, vaccinating, and basic veterinary tasks, with responsibilities across animal health, growth and welfare at the Newtown site.

The position requires hard physical labor, teamwork, and ability to work long hours including weekends and holidays. Training and on-site safety protocols are provided.