Day One Technician

Schwartz Farms•Mountain Lake, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Day One Specialist is to perform the daily duties associated with the care of the sow around parturition and of the newborn pig until the 3rd day of age. This role is accountable to the Department Leader – Farrowing and/or Unit Manager and is a non-exempt status.

Requirements

Be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 with reasonable accommodation
Stand/Walk
Sit
Kneel/Squat
Climb
Twist/Bend: Neck
Twist/Bend: Back
Reach Above Shoulder
Reach Outstretched Arms
Lift/Carry: 1-10 lbs
Lift/Carry: 11-20 lbs
Lift/Carry: 21-50 lbs
Lift/Carry: over 50 lbs
Push/Pull: 1-10 lbs
Push/Pull: 11-20 lbs
Push/Pull: 21-50 lbs
Push/Pull: over 50 lbs
Grasp Light/Heavy
Wrist Repetition
Torque/Crimp
Keyboard/Write
Operate Power Tools
Pinch

Nice To Haves

Not to be performed by individuals that are asthmatic, pregnant or wanting to conceive, etc.

Responsibilities

Assist Department Leader with preparation of pre-farrow rooms
Perform inducing of sows
Execute proper farrowing of sows
Ensure proper execution of day one pig care
Identify piglets that in need of a teat to nurse during Day 1 activities and up to the 3rd day of age
Ensure colostrum consumption in all newborn pigs in the first 12 hours of life
Ensure all sow and piglet's needs are always met
Assist Department Leader in ensuring that piglets are with the correct sow and crate as directed
Movement of animals (sows and piglets) as directed
Identify sows and piglets in need of treatment and treat as directed
Feed lactating sows per protocol and stimulate feed consumption
Assist Department Leader with maintaining accurate documentation (i.e., weekly, monthly inventory of sows and piglets)
Assist in power washing, as assigned
Advocate and engage in SFI's animal welfare policy, including promoting animal well- being, remedying circumstances which impede animal care, and properly reporting instances of mistreatment or abuse
Ensure that SFI training program requirements, and procedures are being met and followed
Ensure and promote the highest level of a safe work environment and safe work practices
Maintain PQA certification status
Ensure and maintain as directed that all SFI bio-security policies and procedures are followed and enforced
Exhibit strong teamwork, including working to achieve team goals, embracing new technologies, working on new projects
Follow bio-security protocol
Ensure general barn cleanliness, and specifically farrowing rooms and hallways
Adjust heat lamps, as directed
Notify Department Leader with ventilation questions and/or concerns to ensure optimal environment
As assigned and trained perform maintenance task
Ensure and follow the highest level of a safe work environment and work practices