Farrowing Lead Timberwolf
About The Position
The Farrowing Lead oversees farrowing and reproductive care activities and leads employees responsible for the health and well-being of pregnant sows in a modern sow production facility. The role combines animal care, employee leadership, livestock production, and daily farm operations to support pig health, animal welfare, and production success. The Farrowing Lead trains, coaches, and supports employees in production tasks and animal care practices; assigns daily responsibilities; and helps the team develop skills and meet production goals. The role monitors sow and piglet health, welfare, and reproductive performance, ensures care and husbandry protocols are followed, maintains production and animal health records, and communicates with farm management about production, animal health, facility concerns, and employee development. The position also monitors ventilation and barn environments, helps keep facilities clean and maintained, and upholds company policies and safety, animal welfare, and biosecurity protocols. The work is farm-based in a rural setting and involves livestock, odors, dust, varying temperatures, hands-on animal handling, manual labor, and noise that may require hearing protection. Weekend work is required.
Requirements
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead others while maintaining high standards of animal care and production performance.
- Must be able to work weekends.
- Must have a reliable method of transportation to get to and from work.
- Must be able to print and/or write legibly.
- Able to stand, walk, and be on feet for 8–10 hours per day; frequently bend, reach, squat, kneel, and grasp or pull with one or both hands/arms; frequently lift 3–20 pounds; occasionally pull or lift up to 50 pounds or exert up to 50 pounds of force; and occasionally, with another person's assistance as needed, pull or lift up to 100 pounds or exert up to 100 pounds of force.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Two or more years of livestock, animal care, agriculture, or swine production experience preferred.
- Leadership experience is beneficial but not required.
Responsibilities
- Train, coach, and support employees in daily production tasks and animal care practices.
- Help team members develop skills, improve performance, and achieve production goals.
- Assign and manage daily responsibilities while fostering a positive team environment.
- Oversee farrowing and reproductive care activities within the farrowing department.
- Monitor sow and piglet health, welfare, and reproductive performance.
- Ensure farrowing, animal care, and husbandry protocols are followed consistently.
- Maintain accurate production and animal health records.
- Communicate with farm management regarding production, animal health, facility concerns, and employee development.
- Support production goals through organization and attention to detail.
- Monitor ventilation systems and barn environments to promote animal comfort and well-being.
- Ensure facilities remain clean, organized, and properly maintained.
- Uphold company handbook policies, with a focus on safety, animal welfare, and biosecurity protocols.
Benefits
- Paid single health insurance; family health coverage available.
- Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- Retirement plan.
- Holiday pay and paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
