Herdsperson

Description

Reports to the Sow Farm Manager and is responsible for daily care, health and maintenance for all pigs at designated work site. Hours: Generally - Monday-Friday 6:30am-4:00pm; times may vary based on business needs Rotating Weekend and Holiday Schedule Required.

Essential Job Functions

• Daily pig care
• Sorting
• Monthly maintenance, such as cleaning dryer vents, greasing anchor bearings, and bait
• Ordering feed
• Understand and follow Holden Farms Biosecurity Program
• Power Washing farrow rooms and hallways
• Pig movement
• Castration
• Feeding and checking waters
• Perform heat detection on sows
• Breed sows through artificial insemination
• Conduct pregnancy checks
• Monitor and treat sows as needed by administering vaccines and medicines
• Cleaning facilities and minor maintenance
• Keeping detailed and accurate records
• Other site maintenance as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interest in working with animals with a desire to learn and self-develop
• Self-motivated team player with a positive attitude
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Dependable and able to work with minimal supervision
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to frequently bend, reach, squat and kneel
• Able to stand, walk and be on feet for 9+ hrs./day

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) + Company Contribution
• Profit Sharing
• Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Free Hog
• Yearly
• More!

Qualifications

No previous experience working with pigs is required.

Skills

Strong interest in working with animals with a desire to learn and self-develop. Self-motivated team player with a positive attitude. Strong prioritization and organizational skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Dependable and able to work with minimal supervision. Able to lift up to 50 lbs. Able to frequently bend, reach, squat and kneel. Able to stand, walk and be on feet for 9+ hrs./day.