Swine Herdsperson: Hands-On Farm Care & Growth

Smithfield Foods; Ivor (VA); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Finishing Swine Herdsperon to join our on-site farm team. You will perform essential animal care tasks, assist with movement and welfare of swine, and operate farm equipment with safety in mind. Early shifts, 48-hour weeks, and on-call needs are common; on-the-job training is provided.

You will work in a collaborative environment focused on animal health, growth, and humane handling practices, while adhering to farm policies and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous livestock handing 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 frequently.
• Weekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed.
• Must be on call for emergency situations to include but not limit to, power outages or personnel shortages.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Responsabilités

• Feeds, waters, vaccinates, and performs general animal husbandry tasks including basic veterinary procedures.
• Maintains flexibility with a willingness to change plans according to the direction of 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, which includes: Injecting medications, castrating, docking tails, and ear notching.
• Maintains accurate production information and update all department records as required.
• Treats sick animals with a variety of pharmaceuticals by injection, oral application, and/or other methods as required.
• Follows the Standard Operation Procedures, Production Manuals, or Appropriate Training Guides as required.
• Assists with facility and equipment maintenance.
• Assists with maintaining barn, office cleanliness, and laundry duties.
• Follows the Company's animal welfare policies and procedures including: providing a physical environment that meets the animal's needs, providing access to adequate water and high quality feed, providing humane treatment of the animals, providing identification and appropriate treatment of animals in need of health care and following the guidelines for euthanasia.

Connaissances

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Ability to follow instructions

On-call readiness

Hard physical labor

Formation

High School diploma or GED preferred

Description du poste

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Finishing Swine Herdsperon to join our on-site farm team. You will perform essential animal care tasks, assist with movement and welfare of swine, and operate farm equipment with safety in mind. Early shifts, 48-hour weeks, and on-call needs are common; on-the-job training is provided.

You will work in a collaborative environment focused on animal health, growth, and humane handling practices, while adhering to farm policies and safety protocols.