BREEDING TECH

About the Role

Assist in maximizing the productivity of the breeding herd by making quality mattings and meeting breeding targets. Assist in all aspects of farrowing to help meet weekly shipping targets of full value pigs. Ensure that ALL animals across the farm have received proper feed, water, ventilation, and bedding on a daily basis, and 100% of all NR protocol and guidelines are followed. Assist with all other aspects of the farm to ensure farm goals are met and tasks are completed on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Properly carry out the heat checking and breeding protocol.
• Assist in animal movement and placement to ensure proper animal handling goals are met and sows/gilts are penned appropriately.
• Make seasonally appropriate adjustments to ventilation, bedding, and sprinklers.
• Maintenance and cleaning of waters, feeders, and pens.
• Complete proper procedures for Day-One pig care and fostering.
• Assist with processing and vaccination of piglets in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist with the treatment/care of sows across the farms.
• Assist in cleaning/bedding of farrowing and gestation pens; and clean-out and disinfecting farrowing room after weaning.
• Keep, communicate, and report accurate records on a daily basis.
• Maintain correct temperature/ventilation settings, and ensure all associated equipment is in full working order.
• Ensure maintenance of manure scraper chains, feeder lines, feeders, waterers, gates, and curtains as requested.
• Perform any other duties as assigned, requested, or directed by management/supervisor.

Requirements

• Minimum of High School diploma.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to problem solve, be a critical thinker, goal oriented, and a team player.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Exposure to and work in temperatures of 100 degrees Fahrenheit with ambient humidity or dry exposure.
• Bending, twisting, lifting, reaching, sitting, and grasping varies in repetitions, distance, degrees, angle, weight, height, longest interval of time, objects grasped, and body positions depending upon the task being performed.
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions.
• Must wear and/or use protective and safety equipment required for the job.