Herdsperson - Farm 35011

Smithfield Foods
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 16.75+ hourlyFunction: OtherEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Teamwork","Ability to follow instructions","Physical stamina","Adaptability","Team-oriented communication"]

Assist Herd Technicians with routine animal care and general farm tasks to support animal welfare. Feed, water, vaccinate, and perform basic animal husbandry duties, including basic veterinary procedures. Help with animal movement and efficient production flows, sanitize and wash areas using high-pressure equipment, and process piglets (medications, castration, docking, ear notching). Maintain accurate production records and follow standard operating procedures, animal welfare, safety, and biosecurity requirements.

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Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods
10 hours ago

Herdsperson - Farm 35011

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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 basic animal husbandry duties, including basic veterinary procedures. Help with animal movement and efficient production flows, sanitize and wash areas using high-pressure equipment, and process piglets (medications, castration, docking, ear notching). Maintain accurate production records and follow standard operating procedures, animal welfare, 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 while sanitizing and washing farm areas using high-pressure equipment.
  • •Process piglets, including injecting medications, castrating, docking tails, and ear notching.
  • •Maintain accurate production information and update department records; treat sick animals using prescribed pharmaceutical methods and follow SOPs and welfare/biosecurity policies.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 16.75 hourly

Key Requirements

  • •High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • •Previous livestock handling helpful.
  • •Ability to do hard physical labor.
  • •Ability to follow instructions and work in standardized situations.
  • •Strong commitment to teamwork and ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment.
Education:High School
Skills:TeamworkAbility to follow instructionsPhysical staminaAdaptabilityTeam-oriented 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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