Onsite Livestock Care Technician

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Herdsperson at Farm 33161 in St Pauls, NC. The role supports herd technicians in essential animal care, sanitation, and movement tasks to ensure animal welfare and productivity.

Responsibilities include feeding, vaccinating, assisting with medical procedures, record-keeping, and helping with facility maintenance. Candidates should be prepared for long shifts, weekend work, and on-call situations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous livestock handling helpful.
• Ability to do hard physical labor.
• Weekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed.

Responsibilities

• Feeds, waters, vaccinates, and performs general animal husbandry tasks including basic veterinary procedures.
• Assists in moving animals and maintaining efficient animal flows.
• Sanitizes and washes multiple areas on the farm using high pressure equipment.
• Maintains accurate production information and updates department records as required.
• Assists with facility and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Hard physical labor

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Emergency readiness

Daily shower

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Herdsperson at Farm 33161 in St Pauls, NC. The role supports herd technicians in essential animal care, sanitation, and movement tasks to ensure animal welfare and productivity.

Responsibilities include feeding, vaccinating, assisting with medical procedures, record-keeping, and helping with facility maintenance. Candidates should be prepared for long shifts, weekend work, and on-call situations.