Pig Production Specialist - Pennsylvania

Hord Family Farms; Mercersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation after 6 months

Personal days

Holiday pay

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401k with company match

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Hord Family Farms is seeking an entry-level Pig Care Associate for the 1st shift (approx. 6:00am-2:30pm, Mon-Fri). You will be responsible for daily care of mother pigs and piglets to sustain productivity, working indoors in a climate-controlled setting and assisting with light facility maintenance.

No prior experience required, training provided. The ideal candidate is dependable, eager to learn, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment, with a willingness to work every third

Qualifications

• Must not currently own or have routine contact with non-Hord pigs.
• Display a high level of respect to team members and animals.
• Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced, physically strenuous environment.
• Impeccable record of reliability/dependability.
• Willingness to learn and carry out complex instructions effectively.
• Willingness to work every 3rd weekend (weekend hours are slightly shorter, with a day off during the week after a weekend).

Responsibilities

• Care for mother pigs and piglets on a daily basis to ensure optimum productivity.
• Work indoors in a climate-controlled environment.
• Assist in all aspects of animal care and routine facility repair/maintenance.

Skills

Reliability

Weekend work

Team respect

Willingness to learn

Job description

Do you enjoy working with animals? Are you looking for an opportunity to challenge yourself? If you want to be part of a team that produces a high-quality, nutritious product that feeds not only your friends and family, but millions of people around the world, we want to talk to you!

Who We Are:

The HORD team, nationally known for our world class pig production, is currently looking for individuals to add to our production team. These positions offer full training, opportunities for promotion, and encompasses all aspects of animal care. No prior experience is needed.

A Day in the Life

This key, entry-level position, works 1st shift (approx. 6:00am-2:30pm M-F) and is responsible for the daily care of all mother pigs and piglets to assure optimum productivity. This person will work indoors in a climate-controlled environment and assist in all aspects of animal care, as well as perform light facility repair and maintenance. The ideal candidate will have the desire to work with pigs, a willingness to learn, a high level of dependability as evidenced with a solid work history, and a proven record of drive for excellence.

What You Need

• Candidates must not currently own or have routine contact with non-Hord pigs.
• Display a high level of respect to team members and animals
• Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced, physically strenuous environment
• Impeccable record of reliability/dependability
• Willingness to learn and carry out complex instructions effectively
• Willingness to work every 3rd weekend (weekend hours are slightly shorter than normal hours and you get a day off during the week each time you work a weekend)

Your Rewards

• Entry-level positions with no prior experience start at $42,705/year ($18.25/hour equivalent)
  • Salaried position providing consistent wages each pay period
• Paid vacation after 6 months, personal days, and holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (at less than $35/pay for our base plan)
• 401k with company match
• Opportunities for continued personal and professional development

We look forward to talking to you more in depth about the opportunities at HORD!