Gilt Selection Specialist

Smithfield Foods•Nevada, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for selection of proper numbers and quality of replacement gilts on contract owned facilities. Also includes loading gilts and applying vaccinations.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR required.
Must successfully pass all Safety Training and MS Competency tests.
Must be able to report to work on time at designated work site.
PQA certified
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Must be able to frequently climb over, under, and around penning.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs on a limited basis.
Must be able to occasionally work in situations in a leaned-over or squatted position.
Must be supportive of the mission of raising swine for human consumption of high-quality pork products.
Must be able to tolerate and willing to learn and perform the following tasks: euthanasia, castration, vaccinations, piglet processing, ear tagging for identification, taking blood samples and other procedures normal to animal husbandry.
Must be able to tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, odors, and frequently noisy conditions.

Responsibilities

Able to identify quality animals to be utilized as breeding stock.
Must be professional when communicating to contract growers and management.
Responsible for maintaining the equipment used in daily operations.
Follow all biosecurity policies and procedures set forth by Smithfield Midwest Region.
Insures proper handling of animals in compliance with Smithfield Department SOP’s, BMS, SIPS, EMS and PQA programs.
Must be able to work effectively in pairs and independently with minimal supervision
Must be able to consistently achieve an average of 2% defects or less on gilts selected
Must understand and follow all loading procedures set forth by Smithfield MW Region.
Responsible for collecting samples and following sample procedures.
Follow vaccination protocol set forth by Health Services.
Responsible for being in compliance with all environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield subscribes.
Evaluate health and quality of animals and alert management of problems, including soundness scoring.
May perform other duties as assigned.