Purpose & Scope: This entry-level position is responsible for assisting the sow farm or boar stud in meeting production goals while promoting safety and well-being of animals, self and other team members. This position is required to adhere to Animal Welfare and Bio-Security protocols, guidelines, and procedures at all times

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs routine animal care efficiently and accurately, such as feeding, watering, moving, tagging and ventilation consistent with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Positively collaborates and partners with other team members to care for animals and complete daily duties

• Effectively utilizes farm and production technology and equipment such as hand held devices, wands, and other equipment

• Cleans and disinfects facilities maintaining a healthy environment

• Operates machinery and equipment which may include power washing

• Assists staff with animal management which may include sow breeding, gestation, and farrowing functions or boar training, semen collection and quality control

• Assists in the administration of vaccinations and medication to sows and piglets, completes treatment cards

• Attends safety meetings and adheres to Animal Welfare policies at all times

• Identifies maintenance needs and reports them to management

• Performs production housekeeping duties

• Various other tasks, as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Available to work weekends, early or late shifts

• Reliable method of transportation to and from work

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with swine production

• Knowledge of bio-security concepts

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to continually bend, push, grasp, and pull up to 100 lbs.

• Continuous walking and/or standing, up to 95% of the day

EOE/Vet/Disabled