Herdsperson at Smithfield

Compensation

$17/hr

Type: Full-time

Description

The Herdsperson at Smithfield assists herd technicians in animal care and general farm tasks, ensuring animal welfare. This role involves operating various farm equipment, performing animal husbandry tasks such as feeding, watering, vaccination, and basic veterinary procedures, processing piglets, sanitizing facilities, and maintaining accurate production records. The Herdsperson also treats sick animals, follows SOPs, assists with facility maintenance, and ensures compliance with animal welfare and safety regulations.

Required Skills

animal care
farm tasks
operate farm equipment
general animal husbandry tasks
processes piglets
maintain production records
treat sick animals
follow SOPs
facility and equipment maintenance
barn, office cleanliness, and laundry duties

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: Previous livestock handling.
Preferred Qualifications: Strong commitment to teamwork.
Ability to follow instructions and deal with standardized situations.
Must be able to work an average 48-hour work week, which can vary frequently.
Weekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed.
Must be on call for emergency situations to include but not limit to, power outages or personnel shortages.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.