Swine Breeding & Production Lead

JBS USA; Lamar (CO); Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

JBS USA is seeking a Production Tech Lead to oversee breeding herd operations, artificial insemination, and daily team activities in Colorado. You will implement safety, bio-security, and welfare protocols while maintaining detailed health and breeding records.

The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and the ability to work weekends. Experience with farm technology and animal care is essential. Competitive pay and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifikationen

• 4-year college degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Experience with or ability to learn farm technology (computers, handheld devices).
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and make decisions independently.
• Ability to effectively lead a team.
• Team oriented, self-motivated, positive with strong work ethic.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Bio-Security and swine production.
• Ability to work weekends as scheduled.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and stand/walk most of the day.
• Reliable transportation.
• Able to work early 1st shift or late 2nd shift.

Aufgaben

• Oversee daily work objectives of breeding herd and gilt grow out teams.
• Enforce safety, welfare and bio-security procedures.
• Motivate and lead team to maintain high production standards.
• Act as liaison between team and management.
• Evaluate and implement continuous improvement in swine production.
• Perform necropsy and collect samples as needed.
• Examine animals for illness or injury and provide care.
• Coordinate vaccines and medication administration.
• Maintain records of animal weights, diets and breeding data.
• Record semen handling and storage for AI procedures.
• Prepare semen for freezing and shipment; label and track samples.
• Attend safety meetings and ensure facility cleanliness.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Farm technology

Ausbildung

4-year college degree or equivalent

Tools

Handheld devices

Farm technology

Jobbeschreibung

JBS USA is seeking a Production Tech Lead to oversee breeding herd operations, artificial insemination, and daily team activities in Colorado. You will implement safety, bio-security, and welfare protocols while maintaining detailed health and breeding records.

The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and the ability to work weekends. Experience with farm technology and animal care is essential. Competitive pay and growth opportunities are available.