Animal Farrowing Specialist

Schwartz Farms, Inc.•Leigh, NE

12d

About The Position

The Farrowing Specialist performs daily duties associated with farrowing production and supports the care and management of sows and piglets. The role includes preparing farrowing rooms, assisting with farrowing and piglet care, maintaining animal records, following animal welfare and biosecurity policies, and helping keep barns and equipment in good condition. The specialist works with the Department Leader and team members to meet production, safety, training, and animal-care requirements. Weekend and holiday work rotations established by the Supervisor are required.

Requirements

Be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. with reasonable accommodation.
Maintain PQA certification status.
Follow SFI biosecurity policies and procedures.
Follow required training, safety, and animal-welfare procedures.

Responsibilities

Assist the Department Leader with preparation of pre-farrow rooms.
Induce sows and execute proper farrowing of sows.
Ensure proper execution of day-one pig care.
Identify piglets that require a nurse sow or litter swap.
Help ensure piglets are with the correct sow and crate; transfer and size piglets as directed.
Move sows and piglets as directed.
Treat and vaccinate sows and piglets as directed.
Keep crates full of lactating sows.
Process and castrate piglets.
Feed lactating sows according to protocol.
Help maintain accurate weekly and monthly inventories of sows and piglets.
Assist with power washing as assigned.
Promote animal well-being, remedy circumstances that impede animal care, and properly report mistreatment or abuse.
Ensure SFI training requirements and procedures are met and followed.
Maintain safe work practices and a safe work environment.
Maintain PQA certification status.
Follow and enforce SFI biosecurity policies and procedures as directed.
Contribute to teamwork and team goals, including embracing new technologies and working on new projects.
Maintain general barn cleanliness, especially in farrowing rooms and hallways.
Adjust heat lamps as directed.
Notify the Department Leader of ventilation questions or concerns to support an optimal environment.
Perform maintenance tasks as assigned.
Demonstrate Schwartz Farms' values of Humility, Care, Integrity, Discipline, and Excellence.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Work weekend and holiday rotations established by the Supervisor.