Gilt Development Unit (GDU) Technician

Schwartz Farms, Inc.•Herington, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a family company, Schwartz Farms, Inc. is committed to caring for its people and animals by demonstrating the values of humility, care, integrity, discipline, and excellence. Known for quality pork production, SFI is a proud advocate of creating opportunities for rural communities with presence in Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota. As a premier pork producer, Schwartz Farms embraces itself for a challenging and rewarding future. We are seeking individuals who demonstrate these values in a GDU Technician role.

Requirements

Be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. with reasonable accommodation

Responsibilities

Daily walk through of Gilt Development Unit to monitor herd health and welfare assigned by Barn Manager
Be responsible for daily care of animals
Closely communicate with Barn Manager in regards to herd health issues
Monitor water settings assigned by Barn Manager
Ensure proper barn ventilation, understand and know controllers
Monitor feed levels of sites assigned by Barn Manager, coordinate with Barn Manager and Feed Procurement Specialist at the SFI office on ordering and any other feed issues, up to and including climbing bins to accurately determine feed levels.
Conduct artificial breeding, as directed
Perform daily heat checks on cycling gilts
Perform routine and seasonal vaccinations, as directed
Perform general feed maintenance on bred and open gilts
Assist with weekly inventory counts
Ensure a clean work and clean animal living environment
Assist in power washing, as assigned
Report any findings of pit foaming or crusting to Barn Manager
General barn maintenance and upkeep to ensure animal welfare and health
Assist in filling and emptying of GDU with gilts
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
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
Additional duties may be assigned as they arise.
Assist in maintaining all gilt breeding records and documentation on gilt removal records, transactions, and treatment records
Maintain PQA certification status