FARROWING LEAD|INDIAN CREEK SOW FARM| COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA

About the role

The Department Head oversees all aspects of the breeding and/or farrowing operations, including staff management, equipment maintenance, and adherence to company standards.

Responsibilities

• Take an active role in safety programs and enforce policies.
• Perform duties according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• Maintain positive relationships with colleagues.
• Report broken or faulty equipment promptly.
• Attend mandatory meetings and training sessions.
• Follow AI protocols and achieve conception rates.
• Manage inventories of medications and supplies.
• Understand and apply AI, sow monitoring, pig care, sorting, fostering, manure feedback, prostaglandin use, and time efficiencies.
• Assist in equipment, facility, and grounds maintenance.
• Handle animals safely and correctly.
• Record accurate data and maintain records.
• Train animals for electronic feeding systems.
• Assist with sow conditioning.
• Assign schedules for power washing.
• Perform supervisory duties.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in swine management.
• Ability to manage inventory and throughput efficiently.
• Proven ability to manage people.
• Physical capabilities to lift and move up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and handle hazardous materials.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in swine management.
• Knowledge of AI protocols and procedures.
• Ability to lift and move up to 100 lbs.
• Experience with electronic feeding systems.
• Experience with sow monitoring and pig care.
• Experience with manure feedback and prostaglandin use.
• Experience with equipment and facilities maintenance.
• Experience with animal handling and health assessments.
• Experience with biosecurity protocols.
• Experience with PQA+ training.
• Experience with animal welfare procedures.
• Experience with record keeping and database systems.

Skills

• Strong leadership skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Physical stamina and endurance.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage.
• Paid Time Off (sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays).
• 401(k) with company match starting after the first year of service.

Pay

Compensation details are provided in the "Benefits" section.

Schedule

Flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.

About Us

JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products. The company is headquartered in Greeley, Colorado, and is committed to ensuring a safe and secure work environment for its team members and visitors. JBS USA's core values include Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, and Sincerity.