- Basic sow/gilt care and handling (feeding/watering/moving/ventilation)
- Operating machinery and equipment
- Assisting with farrowing (birth)
- Basic breeding functions (artificial insemination)
- Handling and using sow production chemicals
- Administering vaccinations and medicating sows and piglets
- Cleaning and disinfection of facilities, including removal of mortality and waste
- Works closely with other team members
- Fills out treatment cards
- Ear tagging
- Attend safety meetings
- Adhere to Animal Welfare policies
- Power washing
- Maintenance needs reported to management
- Production/facility housekeeping duties
- Various other tasks, as assignedRequired Qualifications:
- Be a team-oriented, self-motivated, and positive attitude, with a strong work ethic
- Ability to efficiently multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with or ability to learn farm technology (hand held devices/wand sows and other equipment, as necessary)
- Ability to work weekends, as scheduled
- Ability to continually bend, push, grasp, and pull up to 60 lbs
- Continual walking and/or standing, up to 95% of the day
- Reliable method of transportation required
- Ability to work early 1st shift hours or late 2nd shift hoursPreferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with Bio-Security and swine productionTravel: Occasionally, within a 30-mile radiusEOE / VET/ DISABLED