Gestation Lead

HOLDEN FARMS INC • Waseca, MN

9h

About The Position

Farrow Lead reports to Sow Farm Manager and provides leadership to Farrow Barn team members to reach farm and company goals.

Requirements

• Strong interest in working with animals with a desire to learn and self-develop
• Self-motivated team player with a positive attitude
• Ability to lead others in high demand situations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Dependable and able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to stand, walk and be on feet for 8 to 10hrs/day
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, squat and kneel
• Must have reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Communicate and promote Holden Farm’s core values and goals to employees
• Provide leadership to Farrow Barn team members and assist in new hire training
• Assist Farm Manager in implementation of new ideas, and changes to obtain desired results
• Caring for and handling of sows and piglets
• Feeding and checking waters
• Monitor and assist sows during farrowing
• Provide Day 1 Care for piglets i.e. monitor and ensure newborns receive colostrum, clean piglets and adjust heat lamps
• Monitor and treat sows as needed by administering vaccines and medicines
• Perform piglet processing duties, such as, tattooing, clipping tails, castrating, and giving iron shots
• Cleaning facilities and power washing (prepare rooms, wash, and set up)
• Pre-Farrow/Post Farrow sow movements, and shipping/receiving of animals
• Keeping detailed and accurate records
• Understand and follow Holden Farms Biosecurity Program

Benefits

• Medical and Dental
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) + Company Contribution
• Profit Sharing
• Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Free Hog Yearly
• Much More!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees