Farrowing Technician

Schwartz Farms•Longford, KS

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Farrowing Technician is to perform the daily duties associated with farrowing production issues. Specifically, the Farrowing Technician is responsible for the following activities: Farrowing Production: 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 require a nurse sow or litter swap Assist Department Leader in ensuring that piglets are with the correct sow and crate; transfer and size piglets as directed Movement of animals (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 per protocol 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 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, etc. Be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. with reasonable accommodation Building & Equipment Maintenance: 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 perform maintenance task Ensure and follow the highest level of a safe work environment and work practices The preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional duties may be assigned as they arise.

Requirements

Be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. with reasonable accommodation
Maintain PQA certification status
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 perform maintenance task
Ensure and follow the highest level of a safe work environment and work practices

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 require a nurse sow or litter swap
Assist Department Leader in ensuring that piglets are with the correct sow and crate; transfer and size piglets as directed
Movement of animals (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 per protocol
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 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, etc.
Be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. with reasonable accommodation
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 perform maintenance task
Ensure and follow the highest level of a safe work environment and work practices