Pig Farm Herdsperson Trainee

Smithfield Foods; Garysburg (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Garysburg, NC is seeking a Herdsperson to assist with daily animal care and general farm tasks. The role includes feeding, vaccinating, moving animals, and maintaining clean facilities. This position offers on-job paid training and potential advancement within the herd team.

Responsibilities include safe handling, record updates, and adherence to welfare and biosecurity policies. Requires ability to perform hard physical labor and work long hours, including weekends and

Qualifications

• 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, which can vary.
• Weekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed.
• Must be on call for emergencies.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced environment.
• Be respectful, approachable and team oriented.

Responsibilities

• Feeds, waters, vaccinates, and performs general animal husbandry tasks.
• Maintains flexibility with a willingness to change plans according to 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: injecting medications, castrating, docking tails, ear notching.
• Maintains accurate production information and updates records.
• Treats sick animals with medications by injection or oral methods.
• Follows SOPs, manuals, or training guides as required.
• Assists with facility and equipment maintenance.
• Assists with barn, office cleanliness, and laundry duties.
• Follows animal welfare policies and provides humane treatment.

Skills

Hard physical labor

Teamwork

Follow instructions

On-call readiness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Smithfield Foods in Garysburg, NC is seeking a Herdsperson to assist with daily animal care and general farm tasks. The role includes feeding, vaccinating, moving animals, and maintaining clean facilities. This position offers on-job paid training and potential advancement within the herd team.

Responsibilities include safe handling, record updates, and adherence to welfare and biosecurity policies. Requires ability to perform hard physical labor and work long hours, including weekends and