Herdsperson - Farm 80913

Smithfield Foods
North Carolina
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 16.75 - 18.75 hourlyFunction: OtherEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Teamwork","Ability to follow instructions","Physical stamina","Ability to work in fast-paced environments","Responsibility"]

Assist Herd Technicians with routine animal care and general farm tasks to support animal welfare at the designated site. Feed, water, vaccinate, and perform basic veterinary and animal husbandry duties, including sanitation and washing with high-pressure equipment. Help process piglets, treat sick animals with prescribed pharmaceuticals, maintain animal flow, and keep production records accurate while following SOPs, animal welfare, environmental, safety, and biosecurity procedures.

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Smithfield Foods
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Herdsperson - Farm 80913

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Job Summary

Assist Herd Technicians with routine animal care and general farm tasks to support animal welfare at the designated site. Feed, water, vaccinate, and perform basic veterinary and animal husbandry duties, including sanitation and washing with high-pressure equipment. Help process piglets, treat sick animals with prescribed pharmaceuticals, maintain animal flow, and keep production records accurate while following SOPs, animal welfare, environmental, safety, and biosecurity procedures.
Location: North Carolina
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Feed, water, vaccinate, and perform animal husbandry tasks including basic veterinary procedures.
  • •Assist with moving animals and maintaining efficient animal flows while treating sick animals with prescribed pharmaceuticals.
  • •Sanitize and wash multiple areas on the farm using high-pressure equipment and assist with facility and equipment maintenance.
  • •Process piglets, including injecting medications, castrating, docking tails, and ear notching.
  • •Maintain accurate production information and update department records; follow SOPs, animal welfare policies, and environmental, safety, and biosecurity procedures.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 16.75 - 18.75 hourly

Key Requirements

  • •High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • •Previous livestock handling helpful.
  • •Ability to do hard physical labor.
  • •Strong commitment to teamwork and ability to follow instructions in standardized situations.
  • •Must be able to work an average 48-hour work week with weekend, evening, and holiday work, and be on call for emergency situations.
Education:High School
Skills:TeamworkAbility to follow instructionsPhysical staminaAbility to work in fast-paced environmentsResponsibility

Company Brief

Smithfield Foods
Produces pork and packaged meat products, operating integrated hog production, processing, and branded food businesses. It supplies retail, foodservice, and export markets across the United States and internationally.
Industry: Food Production
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Smithfield, United States
Founded: 1936
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