Finisher Swine Tech Legend Gilts FT
About The Position
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (other duties as assigned) Follow all production protocols and procedures to maximize wean to finish production efficiencies Ensure all animals are properly fed and have water available Perform daily observations of animals Become a skilled employee in animal husbandry to reduce stress of herd and maximize production Consistently monitor animal welfare procedures Administer medications and vaccinations according to protocols and procedures Move animals using safe handling practices Receive, sort, and pen incoming animals Loadout animals Daily recording of monitored production items Beware of area ventilation system and if it is in good working order Regularly monitor the environment and provide input to achieve optimum comfort for the animals The facility must be maintained and well kept Complete routine maintenance as assigned on a daily basis Adhere to all bio-security protocols Follow task sheets and time frames to stay on task and meet time schedules during the work day Give daily input to supervisor in area on production and animal health concerns Supervisory Duties: N/A POSITION SPECIFICATIONS Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred Experience: 1+Years livestock experience preferred Work Environment: Agricultural swine environment in rural area Noise levels that require hearing protection in some areas Physical Requirements: Standing,walking and ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per day Frequently bend, reach, squat and kneel Frequently use one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull Frequently lift objects weighing 3-20pounds Occasionally bend while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move Occasionally bend while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds or requiring up to 100 pounds of force to move with the assistance of another person as needed Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Must be able to print and/or write legibly Additional Requirements: Must be able to work weekends, Must have reliable transportation to report to work
Requirements
- Must be able to work weekends
- Must have reliable transportation to report to work
- Standing,walking and ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per day
- Frequently bend, reach, squat and kneel
- Frequently use one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull
- Frequently lift objects weighing 3-20pounds
- Occasionally bend while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move
- Occasionally bend while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds or requiring up to 100 pounds of force to move with the assistance of another person as needed
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Must be able to print and/or write legibly
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- 1+Years livestock experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Follow all production protocols and procedures to maximize wean to finish production efficiencies
- Ensure all animals are properly fed and have water available
- Perform daily observations of animals
- Become a skilled employee in animal husbandry to reduce stress of herd and maximize production
- Consistently monitor animal welfare procedures
- Administer medications and vaccinations according to protocols and procedures
- Move animals using safe handling practices
- Receive, sort, and pen incoming animals
- Loadout animals
- Daily recording of monitored production items
- Beware of area ventilation system and if it is in good working order
- Regularly monitor the environment and provide input to achieve optimum comfort for the animals
- The facility must be maintained and well kept
- Complete routine maintenance as assigned on a daily basis
- Adhere to all bio-security protocols
- Follow task sheets and time frames to stay on task and meet time schedules during the work day
- Give daily input to supervisor in area on production and animal health concerns
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
