Herdsperson - Farm: 85083 - Wakefield, VA

Smithfield Foods
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 16.75 - 18.75 hourlyFunction: OtherSkills: ["Teamwork","Ability to follow instructions","Physical labor","Adaptability","Working in fast-paced environments"]

Assist Herd Technicians with routine animal care and general farm tasks to support animal welfare and production goals. Feed, water, vaccinate, and perform animal husbandry and basic veterinary procedures, including piglet processing. Maintain sanitation using high-pressure equipment, support animal movement and facility upkeep, and keep production records current. Follow standard procedures, environmental and biosecurity laws, and animal welfare policies while operating farm equipment as directed.

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Smithfield Foods
Smithfield Foods
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Herdsperson - Farm: 85083 - Wakefield, VA

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Job Summary

Assist Herd Technicians with routine animal care and general farm tasks to support animal welfare and production goals. Feed, water, vaccinate, and perform animal husbandry and basic veterinary procedures, including piglet processing. Maintain sanitation using high-pressure equipment, support animal movement and facility upkeep, and keep production records current. Follow standard procedures, environmental and biosecurity laws, and animal welfare policies while operating farm equipment as directed.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Assist Herd Technicians with routine animal care tasks, including feeding, watering, vaccinating, and basic veterinary procedures.
  • •Assist with moving animals and maintaining efficient animal flows while treating sick animals using appropriate pharmaceutical methods.
  • •Sanitize and wash multiple farm areas using high pressure equipment and support facility, barn, office cleanliness, and laundry duties.
  • •Process piglets, including injecting medications, castrating, docking tails, and ear notching.
  • •Maintain accurate production information and update department records, following animal welfare policies and environmental, safety, and biosecurity procedures.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 16.75 - 18.75 hourly
Perks:Relocation

Key Requirements

  • •High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • •Previous livestock handling helpful.
  • •Ability to do hard physical labor and meet physical demands (including lifting up to 50 lbs, frequent standing/walking).
  • •Strong commitment to teamwork and the ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment.
  • •Ability to follow instructions and standardized procedures, including working around antibiotics and animal conditions (blood, dander, manure, dust, odors).
Skills:TeamworkAbility to follow instructionsPhysical laborAdaptabilityWorking in fast-paced environments

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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