Herdsperson - Boar Stud 7069

Smithfield Foods
Virginia
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 16+ hourlyFunction: OtherSkills: ["Teamwork","Ability to follow instructions","Adaptability","Physical endurance"]

Assist Herd Technicians with routine animal care and general farm duties to support animal welfare and breeding. Perform feeding, watering, vaccination, animal movement, sanitation, and facility and equipment maintenance. Collect boars, process collection in an on-site laboratory, and distribute semen doses. Maintain accurate production records and follow standard operating procedures, animal welfare policies, and environmental, safety, and biosecurity requirements.

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Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods
1 month ago

Herdsperson - Boar Stud 7069

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Job Summary

Assist Herd Technicians with routine animal care and general farm duties to support animal welfare and breeding. Perform feeding, watering, vaccination, animal movement, sanitation, and facility and equipment maintenance. Collect boars, process collection in an on-site laboratory, and distribute semen doses. Maintain accurate production records and follow standard operating procedures, animal welfare policies, and environmental, safety, and biosecurity requirements.
Location: Virginia
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Feed, water, vaccinate, and perform general animal husbandry tasks, including basic veterinary procedures.
  • •Sanitize and wash farm areas using high-pressure equipment.
  • •Assist in moving animals and maintaining efficient animal flows.
  • •Collect boars, process collection in an on-site laboratory, and distribute semen doses to sow farms.
  • •Maintain accurate production information and update department records; follow animal welfare policies and environmental, safety, and biosecurity laws and procedures.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 16 hourly
Perks:Relocation

Key Requirements

  • •High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • •Previous livestock handling helpful.
  • •Ability to do 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.
Skills:TeamworkAbility to follow instructionsAdaptabilityPhysical endurance

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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