Herdsperson 1 - Farm 35091

Smithfield Foods
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 17.25+ hourlyFunction: OtherEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Teamwork","Ability to follow instructions","Respectful, approachable communication","Ability to work in a fast-paced environment","Willingness to comply with standardized procedures"]

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, including piglet processing. Maintain sanitation using high-pressure equipment, support animal movement and efficient flows, and keep accurate production and department records. Follow SOPs, production manuals, and animal welfare policies while complying with environmental, safety, and biosecurity requirements.

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Herdsperson 1 - Farm 35091

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Job Summary

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, including piglet processing. Maintain sanitation using high-pressure equipment, support animal movement and efficient flows, and keep accurate production and department records. Follow SOPs, production manuals, and animal welfare policies while complying with environmental, safety, and biosecurity requirements.
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.
  • •Feeds, waters, vaccinates, and performs general animal husbandry tasks including basic veterinary procedures.
  • •Assist with moving animals and maintaining efficient animal flows.
  • •Sanitizes and washes multiple areas on the farm using high-pressure equipment.
  • •Processes piglets and maintains accurate production information and department records as required.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 17.25 hourly

Key Requirements

  • •High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • •Previous livestock handling helpful.
  • •Ability to perform hard physical labor.
  • •Strong commitment to teamwork.
  • •Must be able to work an average 48-hour work week, with weekend, evening, and holiday work as needed.
Education:High School
Skills:TeamworkAbility to follow instructionsRespectful, approachable communicationAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentWillingness to comply with standardized procedures

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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