Herdsperson - Fox Ridge

Smithfield Foods
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 16.75+ hourlyFunction: OtherEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Teamwork","Communication","Ability to follow instructions","Physical stamina","Respectful collaboration"]

Assist Herd Technicians with routine animal care and general farm tasks to support animal welfare. Feed, water, vaccinate, and perform animal husbandry, including basic veterinary procedures such as treating sick animals and processing piglets (medication injections, castration, docking, and ear notching). Maintain sanitation using high-pressure equipment, support animal movement and production recordkeeping, and follow animal welfare, safety, biosecurity, and SOP guidelines.

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Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods
4 days ago

Herdsperson - Fox Ridge

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Job Summary

Assist Herd Technicians with routine animal care and general farm tasks to support animal welfare. Feed, water, vaccinate, and perform animal husbandry, including basic veterinary procedures such as treating sick animals and processing piglets (medication injections, castration, docking, and ear notching). Maintain sanitation using high-pressure equipment, support animal movement and production recordkeeping, and follow animal welfare, safety, biosecurity, and SOP guidelines.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Assist Herd Technicians with routine animal care and general farm tasks to ensure animal welfare.
  • •Feed, water, vaccinate, and perform basic animal husbandry and veterinary procedures.
  • •Support animal movement and maintain efficient animal flows.
  • •Sanitize and wash farm areas using high-pressure equipment; assist with facility, equipment, barn, cleanliness, and laundry duties.
  • •Process piglets (inject medications, castrate, dock tails, and ear notch) and maintain accurate production information and records as required.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 16.75 hourly

Key Requirements

  • •High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • •Previous livestock handling helpful.
  • •Ability to perform hard physical labor and work an average 48-hour work week that can vary frequently.
  • •Ability to follow instructions and deal with standardized situations.
  • •Ability to work well with others and maintain a strong commitment to teamwork.
Experience:LivestockAnimal careFarm operations
Education:High School
Skills:TeamworkCommunicationAbility to follow instructionsPhysical staminaRespectful collaboration

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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