Gilt Selection Specialist

Smithfield Foods • Nevada, MO

8d • 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Benefits

• Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
• Out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
• Support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Comprehensive training and professional development programs
• LinkedIn Learning access
• Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
• Leadership development initiatives
• Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED