Farm Power Washer

About the role

Join Smithfield, a company dedicated to sustainably feeding people worldwide with good food produced ethically. Opportunities are available across various locations and functions, fostering a culture based on Core Four values: gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Feeds, waters, vaccinates, and performs animal husbandry tasks including basic veterinary procedures.
• Maintains flexibility and assists in moving animals and maintaining efficient animal flows.
• Sanitizes and washes multiple areas on the farm using high pressure equipment.
• Processes piglets, which includes injecting medications, castrating, docking tails, and ear notching.
• Maintains accurate production information and updates all department records as required.
• Treats sick animals with a variety of pharmaceuticals by injection, oral application, and/or other methods as required.
• Fulfills facility and equipment maintenance tasks.
• Assists with barn, office cleanliness, and laundry duties.
• Complies with animal welfare policies and procedures, ensuring a physical environment that meets the animal’s needs, providing access to adequate water and high quality feed, and humane treatment of animals.
• Follows environmental, safety, and biosecurity laws and procedures.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Previous livestock handling experience helpful.
• Strong commitment to teamwork.
• Willingness to shower daily in and out of facility.
• Ability to follow instructions and deal with standardized situations.
• Ability to work an average 48-hour work week, which can vary frequently.
• Weekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed.
• Ability to work with and around a wide range of antibiotics (i.e. penicillin).
• Ability to tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, odors, and frequently noisy conditions.