Sow Herdsmen - Buena Vista

Tosh-Farms-1; Buena Vista (TN); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Monthly production bonus

Benefits package including medical, d\

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Career growth

Hands-on training

Zusammenfassung

Tosh Farms in Buena Vista, TN is seeking a Sow Herdsman to provide daily care for the swine herd throughout the breeding and production cycle under the direction of the Farm Manager.

This role supports herd health, welfare, and productivity while maintaining company biosecurity, animal welfare, and safety standards, with weekend and holiday shifts as required. Starting pay is $32,285 annually with a growth path and benefits.

Qualifikationen

• Animal care experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work a rotating schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

Aufgaben

• Provide daily care for the swine herd in accordance with company animal welfare standards.
• Assist with breeding, gestation, farrowing, and weaning activities.
• Move and handle animals using safe and humane animal handling practices.
• Load and unload pigs as scheduled.
• Monitor animal health and report concerns promptly to management.
• Promote herd wellness through proactive observation and care.
• Maintain clean and sanitary work areas.
• Follow all biosecurity protocols, including shower-in/shower-out procedures and clothing changes.
• Work collaboratively with team members while also performing assigned tasks independently.
• Work rotating weekends and holidays as required by operational needs.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures and promote a strong safety culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Animal care

Independent work

Decision making

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Jobbeschreibung

• Location 305 Corn Lane,Buena Vista, TN, 38318,United States
• Base Pay $32,285.00 - $36,000.00 / Year
• Average Bonus $350.00
• Job Category Pig Caretaker, Sow Herdsman, Full Time
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Exempt - FT
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Human Resources
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

The Sow Herdsman is responsible for providing daily care for the swine herd throughout the breeding and production cycle under the direction of the Department Head and Farm Manager. This position supports the health, welfare, and productivity of the herd while maintaining company biosecurity, animal welfare, and safety standards.

Essential Job Functions

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Provide daily care for the swine herd in accordance with company animal welfare standards.
• Assist with breeding, gestation, farrowing, and weaning activities.
• Move and handle animals using safe and humane animal handling practices.
• Load and unload pigs as scheduled.
• Monitor animal health and report concerns promptly to management.
• Promote herd wellness through proactive observation and care.
• Maintain clean and sanitary work areas.
• Follow all biosecurity protocols, including required shower-in/shower-out procedures and clothing changes.
• Work collaboratively with team members while also performing assigned tasks independently.
• Work rotating weekends and holidays as required by operational needs.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures and promote a strong safety culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Animal care experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work a rotating schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
• Reliable transportation to and from the worksite, which is located in a rural area.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is physically demanding and safety sensitive. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, squat, climb, and reach for extended periods throughout the work shift.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull materials or equipment weighing up to 30 pounds frequently and heavier items with assistance when appropriate.
• Safely navigate barns, gates, uneven terrain, wet or slippery surfaces, and confined work areas.
• Perform repetitive tasks involving feeding, cleaning, animal handling, and routine production activities.
• Work in close proximity to live animals.
• Maintain awareness while working around livestock, equipment, and moving machinery.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including coveralls, gloves, boots, eye protection, hearing protection, and respiratory protection when required.
• Comply with company biosecurity procedures, including showering, clothing changes, and other sanitation protocols.
• Work in environments that may be dusty, humid, hot, cold, noisy, or have livestock-related odors.
• Maintain visual acuity, with or without corrective lenses, to observe animal health, identify hazards, and safely perform assigned tasks.
• Hear and communicate effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation, to receive instructions, communicate with coworkers, and respond to safety alerts.
• Work overtime or extended hours as needed to meet operational requirements.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications required. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities as business needs change.

Questions regarding job responsibilities or expectations should be directed to the Sow Farm Manager or Human Resources.

Summary

Why Join Tosh Farms?

Tosh Farms is a family-owned agricultural company built on the values of Commitment, Community Focus, Energy, Transparency, and Knowledge. We take pride in investing in our employees and creating opportunities for long-term career success within the agriculture industry.

• Starting salary: $32,285 annually
• Monthly production bonus eligible beginning the first month following 30 days of employment
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with company match up to 4%
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Hands-on training and development within a leading agricultural organization