Herdsperson - Farm 85073

Smithfield Foods
Virginia
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 16.75+ hourlyFunction: OtherEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Teamwork","Physical stamina","Follow instructions","Attention to procedures","Team-oriented mindset"]

Assist Herd Technicians with routine animal care and general farm tasks to support animal welfare and production. Feed, water, vaccinate, and perform animal husbandry duties, including basic veterinary procedures and processing piglets. Maintain sanitation using high-pressure equipment, manage animal movement and flows, and keep accurate production and departmental records. Follow standard procedures, animal welfare policies, and environmental/safety/biosecurity requirements while supporting facility and equipment maintenance.

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Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods
6 days ago

Herdsperson - Farm 85073

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Job Summary

Assist Herd Technicians with routine animal care and general farm tasks to support animal welfare and production. Feed, water, vaccinate, and perform animal husbandry duties, including basic veterinary procedures and processing piglets. Maintain sanitation using high-pressure equipment, manage animal movement and flows, and keep accurate production and departmental records. Follow standard procedures, animal welfare policies, and environmental/safety/biosecurity requirements while supporting facility and equipment maintenance.
Location: Virginia
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time

Key Responsibilities

  • •Feed, water, vaccinate, and perform general animal husbandry tasks including basic veterinary procedures.
  • •Assist with moving animals and maintaining efficient animal flows.
  • •Sanitize and wash farm areas using high-pressure equipment, supporting barn, office cleanliness, and laundry duties.
  • •Process piglets, including injecting medications, castrating, docking tails, and ear notching.
  • •Maintain accurate production information and department records; treat sick animals with appropriate pharmaceuticals per procedures.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 16.75 hourly

Key Requirements

  • •High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • •Previous livestock handling helpful.
  • •Ability to perform hard physical labor and tolerate farm conditions (e.g., odors, dust, noise).
  • •Must be able to work an average 48-hour work week, with weekend, evening, and holiday work as needed, and be on call for emergencies.
  • •Ability to follow instructions, follow SOPs/production manuals/training guides, and work well in a fast-paced team environment.
Education:High School
Skills:TeamworkPhysical staminaFollow instructionsAttention to proceduresTeam-oriented mindset

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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