Farm Herdsperson Trainee - Farm 35071 (B) Pink Hill, NC
Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Kinston
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
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COMPENSATION $15.50 hr.
The Herdsperson assists other Herd Technicians in routine animal
care and general farm tasks to ensure the welfare/well-being of the
animals. Tasks include farm sanitation, animal removal, and animal
movement. Employee may operate mowers, tractors, trucks, bus, and
other farm equipment as directed.
May be in training for advanced Herd Technician designation. The
Herdsperson position will also provide for the care of all animals
at the designated work site, particularly their health, growth, and
breeding.
Core Responsibilities
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.
Responsible for complying with all environmental, safety and
biosecurity laws and procedures.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature
and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.
They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so
classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals to perform the essential functions.
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.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
The work environment characteristics & physical demands described
here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and ability
to adjust focus.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel;
reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk
or hear.
Must be able to work with and around a wide range of antibiotics
(i.e. penicillin).
Must be able to tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, odors,
and frequently noisy conditions. EEO/AA InformationSmithfield is an
equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status,
status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status
or non-job characteristic as directed by law.If you are an
individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable
accommodation for any part of the employment selection process,
please call us at 757-357-1595.Salary Range$15.50 - $17.00
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