Gestation Lead-DAKOTA SUPERIOR GILTS 1 LLC
About The Position
The Gestation Lead oversees breeding and reproductive care activities and leads a team 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 position is with DAKOTA SUPERIOR GILTS 1 LLC and offers opportunities to develop leadership skills and pursue career growth within farm management. The Gestation Lead is expected to uphold company handbook policies, with a focus on safety, animal welfare, and biosecurity procedures. The work takes place in an agricultural swine environment in rural areas, where some areas have noise levels requiring hearing protection.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Two or more years of livestock, animal care, agriculture, or swine production experience preferred.
- 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 and from work.
- Must be able to stand, walk, and remain on feet for 8–10 hours per day; frequently bend, reach, squat, kneel, and use one or both hands or arms to grasp or pull; frequently lift 3–20 pounds; occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds or exert up to 50 pounds of force; and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds or exert up to 100 pounds of force with assistance as needed.
- Must be able to print and/or write legibly.
Nice To Haves
- Leadership experience is beneficial but not required.
Responsibilities
- Oversee breeding and reproductive care activities.
- Lead a team responsible for the health and well-being of pregnant sows.
- Support pig health, animal welfare, and production success through animal care and daily farm operations.
- Uphold company handbook policies, including safety, animal welfare, and biosecurity procedures.
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
