Herdsperson - Farm 76871

Smithfield Foods
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 16.75+ hourlyFunction: OtherSkills: ["Teamwork","Physical stamina","Ability to follow instructions","Respectful communication"]

Assist Herd Technicians with routine animal care and general farm tasks to support animal welfare, health, growth, and breeding. Feed, water, vaccinate, perform basic husbandry and basic veterinary procedures, and help move animals to maintain efficient flows. Sanitize barns and areas using high-pressure equipment, process piglets, maintain production records, and treat sick animals following procedures, policies, and biosecurity requirements.

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Herdsperson - Farm 76871

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Job Summary

Assist Herd Technicians with routine animal care and general farm tasks to support animal welfare, health, growth, and breeding. Feed, water, vaccinate, perform basic husbandry and basic veterinary procedures, and help move animals to maintain efficient flows. Sanitize barns and areas using high-pressure equipment, process piglets, maintain production records, and treat sick animals following procedures, policies, and biosecurity requirements.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time

Key Responsibilities

  • •Assist Herd Technicians with routine animal care and general farm tasks to ensure animal welfare.
  • •Feed, water, vaccinate, and perform general animal husbandry tasks including basic veterinary procedures.
  • •Sanitize and wash farm areas using high-pressure equipment and maintain barn, office cleanliness, and laundry duties.
  • •Assist with moving animals and maintaining efficient animal flows.
  • •Process piglets (inject medications, castrate, dock tails, ear notch) and treat sick animals with appropriate pharmaceuticals following SOPs and welfare 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 deal with standardized situations.
  • •Weekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed; must be on call for emergencies.
Skills:TeamworkPhysical staminaAbility to follow instructionsRespectful 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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