Farm Herdsperson Trainee 35091 Pink Hill, NC
Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Kinston
Posted on: November 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Your OpportunityThe 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. QualificationsTo
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 EnvironmentThe 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.
Career BenefitsTo learn more about Smithfield's benefits, visit
smithfieldfoods.com/careerbenefits.Why Work at Smithfield Foods? We
are committed to meeting our employees' needs, addressing their
concerns and helping them enjoy rewarding careers with our company.
PEOPLE MATTERWith more than 60,000 jobs globally, our employees
drive our success. We strive to create a fair, ethical and
rewarding work environment.GROWTH & DEVELOPMENTWorking at
Smithfield isn't just a job - it's the foundation for a lifelong
career with training designed to help you advance
professionally.BENEFITSOur people matter. That's why we offer
excellent, comprehensive benefits packages to our full-time
employees.SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGESustainability is ingrained in our
culture and guides how we operate. We believe in innovating for the
future.About Smithfield Foods Headquartered in Smithfield, Va.
since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with
agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs
globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly--"
and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated
protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for
more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments
to become carbon negative in U.S. company-owned operations and
reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain
by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity
and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our
communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic
brands, such as Smithfield -- , Eckrich -- and Nathan's Famous -- ,
among many others. For more information connect with us on
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram. EEO/AA Information
Smithfield 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.
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