Sow Herdsmen (Pig Caretaker)

Kids for the Future; Adairville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly production bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Tosh Farms is seeking a Sow Herdsman (Pig Caretaker) to provide excellent daily animal care and manage the breeding life cycle under supervision. The role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to safety and bio-security standards within a rural farm setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with farrowing and gestation, moving pigs safely, weaning, feeding, and maintaining sanitation. Prior animal care is preferred; training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Animal care experience preferred but not required.
• Demonstrate independent decision-making skills in a fast-paced work environment.
• Reliable and dependable transportation to get to and from work located in a rural area.

Responsibilities

• Work in a cohesive team environment to provide excellent daily, essential care to swine herd
• Assist with farrowing, breeding and gestation
• Move animals using safe handling practices
• Wean pigs according to farm protocols
• Load and unload pigs as scheduled
• Provide proactive and responsive care to promote wellness amongst herd
• Adhere to all bio-security standards (ex. showering in and out of facilities)
• Help ensure cleanliness and sanitation of work area
• Work weekend and holiday hours as required on a rotational basis
• Champion a Safety culture
• Follow all company policy and procedures
• Carry out other duties as assigned

Skills

Animal care

Teamwork

Decision making

Reliability

Transportation

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

• Base Pay $32,285.00 - $36,000.00 / Year
• Average Bonus $350.00
• Job Category Pig Caretaker, Sow Farm, Tosh Farms
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Exempt - FT
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Human Resources
• Phone [phone]

Description

The Sow Herdsmen is responsible for providing excellent and comprehensive animal care and entire breeding life cycle of our swine herd under the direction of the Department Head and Farm Manager.

In this role you should expect to

• Work in a cohesive team environment to provide excellent daily, essential care to swine herd
• Assist with farrowing, breeding and gestation
• Move animals using safe handling practices
• Wean pigs according to farm protocols
• Load and unload pigs as scheduled
• Provide proactive and responsive care to promote wellness amongst herd
• Adhere to all bio-security standards (ex. showering in and out of facilities)
• Help ensure cleanliness and sanitation of work area
• Work weekend and holiday hours as required on a rotational basis
• Champion a Safety culture
• Follow all company policy and procedures
• Carry out other duties as assigned

What you'll need to succeed in this role

• Animal care experience preferred but not required
• Demonstrate independent decision-making skills in a fast-paced work environment
• Reliable and dependable transportation to get to and from work located in a rural area

Physical requirements of this role

• Ability to stand/kneel/bend/stoop/walk for extended periods of time (8-10 hours a day)
• Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 30 lbs frequently
• Must be able to work around pigs
• Must be able to work in dusty environments and extreme hot/cold conditions
• Able to work a weekly schedule with rotating weekends and holidays

While no job description can anticipate or encompass all the duties required by the job, this description is designed to give a general understanding of job expectations. The manager assigned to supervise would be your first source for information concerning the overall job demands. Any other information needed can be obtained from the Sow Farm Manager or Human Resources Manager.

Requirements

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required. Relevant experience is valued; however, we also encourage candidates with transferable skills, strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn to apply. Training and development opportunities are available for the right candidate.
• No prior experience required - training will be provided
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Dependable attendance and reliability
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Positive attitude and willingness to work in a fast-paced agricultural environment
• Reliable transportation to and from a rural work location
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as scheduled

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, kneel, bend, stoop, and walk for extended periods (8-10 hours per day)
• Ability to frequently lift, push, or pull up to 30 pounds
• Ability to work around pigs daily
• Ability to work in dusty environments and varying hot/cold temperatures
• Ability to work rotating weekends and holidays as scheduled

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 90 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