Herdsperson - Farm 55781

Smithfield Foods
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 16.75+ hourlyFunction: OtherEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Teamwork","Physical stamina","Ability to follow instructions","Fast-paced teamwork","Respectful and approachable"]

Assist Herd Technicians with routine animal care and general farm tasks to ensure animal well-being. Feed, water, vaccinate, and perform animal husbandry and basic veterinary procedures, including medication injections and processing piglets (castrating, docking tails, ear notching). Sanitize areas with high-pressure equipment, support animal movement and production records, maintain barn/equipment cleanliness, and follow animal welfare, environmental, safety, and biosecurity procedures.

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Smithfield Foods
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Herdsperson - Farm 55781

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Job Summary

Assist Herd Technicians with routine animal care and general farm tasks to ensure animal well-being. Feed, water, vaccinate, and perform animal husbandry and basic veterinary procedures, including medication injections and processing piglets (castrating, docking tails, ear notching). Sanitize areas with high-pressure equipment, support animal movement and production records, maintain barn/equipment cleanliness, and follow animal welfare, environmental, safety, and biosecurity procedures.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Assist other Herd Technicians with routine animal care and general farm tasks to support animal welfare.
  • •Feed, water, vaccinate, and perform general animal husbandry tasks including basic veterinary procedures.
  • •Process piglets, including injecting medications, castrating, docking tails, and ear notching.
  • •Sanitize and wash multiple farm areas using high-pressure equipment; maintain barn, office cleanliness, and laundry duties.
  • •Treat sick animals using pharmaceuticals by injection, oral application, or other methods; maintain accurate production information and department records.

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.
  • •Must be able to work an average 48-hour work week and handle weekend, evening, and holiday work, as required.
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:TeamworkPhysical staminaAbility to follow instructionsFast-paced teamworkRespectful and approachable

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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