Join Our Team: Hog Farm Herd Technician
SUMMARY: As a Herd Technician, you will play a vital role in the daily production operations on a hog farm. Working as part of a supportive team, you will directly impact the health, safety, and welfare of our animals in a clean, well-managed environment.
DAILY ROUTINE: You will focus on the hands-on, breeding, and farrowing of our herd.:
- Animal Care: Assist with the daily feeding, watering, processing, castrating, and tagging of gilts and pigs.
- Animal Movement: Safely handle, catch, and load sows and pigs across farrowing and breeding areas.
- Environment: Monitor barn rooms, adjust ventilation controls, and maintain the perfect climate for animal comfort.
- Sanitation and Safety: Power-wash walkways, disinfect docks, and maintain strict biosecurity and farm cleanliness protocols.
- Record Keeping: Complete simple, accurate data tracking sheets and animal care paperwork on time.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- Team Players: A positive attitude and a desire to contribute actively to a collaborative farm team.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to quickly spot and report changes in animal behavior, equipment issues, or environmental variances.
- Safety Conscious: Commitment to following safety rules, environmental laws, and company emergency policies.
- Physical Capability: Comfort working on your feet, bending, stooping, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds regularly.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Job Status: Full-time job with dependable pay.
- Career Growth: Gain hands-on experience working with animals and agricultural production.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Retirement, and Company Paid Life Insurance