Animal Farrowing Specialist - Kansas

As a family company, Schwartz Farms, Inc. is committed to caring for its people and animals by demonstrating the values of integrity, respect, excellence, and adaptability. Known for quality pork production, SFI is a proud advocate of creating opportunities for rural communities with presence in Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota.

About the role

The Farrowing Specialist performs daily duties associated with farrowing production. You will become part of a growing company and a family that embraces a challenging and rewarding future.

Responsibilities

• Assist Department Leader with preparation of pre-farrow rooms
• Perform inducing of sows and execute proper farrowing of sows
• Ensure proper execution of day one pig care
• Identify piglets that require a nurse sow or litter swap
• Assist Department Leader in ensuring piglets are with the correct sow and crate; transfer and size piglets as directed
• Move animals (sows and piglets) as directed
• Treat and vaccinate sows and piglets as directed
• Keep crates full of lactating sows
• Process and castrate piglets
• Feed lactating sows per protocol
• Assist Department Leader with maintaining accurate documentation (e.g., weekly, monthly inventory of sows and piglets)
• Assist in power washing, as assigned
• Advocate and engage in SFI's animal welfare policy, including promoting animal well-being, remedying circumstances that impede animal care, and properly reporting instances of mistreatment or abuse
• Ensure SFI training program requirements and procedures are met and followed
• Maintain the highest level of a safe work environment and safe work practices
• Maintain PQA certification status
• Ensure and maintain, as directed, that all SFI bio-security policies and procedures are followed and enforced
• Exhibit strong teamwork, including working to achieve team goals, embracing new technologies, and working on new projects
• Follow bio-security protocol and ensure general barn cleanliness, specifically farrowing rooms and hallways
• Adjust heat lamps as directed
• Notify Department Leader with ventilation questions and/or concerns to ensure optimal environment
• Perform maintenance tasks as assigned
• Demonstrate Schwartz Farms' values of humility, care, integrity, discipline, and excellence
• Additional duties may be assigned as they arise

Requirements

• Capable of lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. with reasonable accommodation

Schedule

Weekend and holiday work rotations as established by the supervisor will be required.