Herdsperson - Farm 8531

Smithfield Foods
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 16.75 - 18.75 hourlyFunction: OtherEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Teamwork","Hard physical labor","Willingness to follow instructions","Adaptability","Respectful communication"]

Assist Herd Technicians with routine animal care and general farm tasks to ensure animal welfare at Farm 31 Farrowing 85311. Feed, water, vaccinate, perform basic husbandry and veterinary procedures, help move animals, sanitize areas, and process piglets (including administering medications and performing related tasks). Maintain production records, support facility/equipment maintenance, follow animal welfare, environmental, safety, and biosecurity procedures, and be available for on-call emergencies.

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Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods
10 hours ago

Herdsperson - Farm 8531

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Job Summary

Assist Herd Technicians with routine animal care and general farm tasks to ensure animal welfare at Farm 31 Farrowing 85311. Feed, water, vaccinate, perform basic husbandry and veterinary procedures, help move animals, sanitize areas, and process piglets (including administering medications and performing related tasks). Maintain production records, support facility/equipment maintenance, follow animal welfare, environmental, safety, and biosecurity procedures, and be available for on-call emergencies.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time

Key Responsibilities

  • •Assist Herd Technicians with routine animal care and general farm tasks to support animal health, growth, and breeding.
  • •Feed, water, vaccinate, and perform general animal husbandry tasks including basic veterinary procedures.
  • •Move animals and help maintain efficient animal flows.
  • •Sanitize and wash farm areas using high pressure equipment; maintain barn, office cleanliness, and laundry duties.
  • •Process piglets (inject medications, castrate, dock tails, and ear notch) and maintain accurate production records; treat sick animals as required.

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 and work an average 48-hour work week.
  • •Willingness to shower daily in and out of facility.
  • •Must be able to follow instructions and work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.
Experience:Livestock
Education:High School
Skills:TeamworkHard physical laborWillingness to follow instructionsAdaptabilityRespectful communication

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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