Grow-Finish Production Assistant

BRENNEMAN PORK•Washington, IA

154d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grow-Finish Production Assistant is responsible for assisting with and overseeing the safe and ethical care of multiple independently operated swine nursery and finishing sites within the Brenneman Pork system. The role provides hands-on technical support to site caregivers, owners, and employees to help ensure production and quality standards are met. It also supports accurate daily records and inventory reporting, health and medication protocols, site evaluations, ventilation management, and compliance with biosecurity, animal welfare, and PQA/TQA requirements. The position is based at Grow Finish in Washington, Iowa, and requires responding to emergencies or alarms while on call unless otherwise coordinated before PTO.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in swine production.
At least 2 years of experience in personnel management.
Organization, leadership, production, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to use a computer effectively, including MS Excel, Office, and Outlook.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Interest or passion for producing quality pork at a competitive price.
Respect and care for animals, and experience creating a culture of respect and care for animals.
Knowledge of and ability to enforce current industry biosecurity best practices.
Dedicated, goal-oriented, motivated, and able to work effectively as a team member.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work positively and effectively with others.
Ability to operate and communicate effectively in a fast-paced system.
Strong time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
Knowledge of and ability to follow company policies and procedures precisely.
Attention to detail and accuracy, and ability to multitask.
Ability to lift, move, or carry up to 60 pounds with reasonable accommodation.
Agility to avoid direct physical contact with unpredictable animals.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel, and squat for extended periods on varied surfaces and be on one's feet for up to 10 hours a day.
Ability to work in noise levels that may require hearing protection.
Ability to reach with hands and arms, balance, and climb over gates up to 48 inches high.
Ambulatory skills sufficient to move throughout the farm.
Good hand-eye coordination and arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to use hands to finger, handle, grasp, or feel objects, tools, controls, or animals.

Responsibilities

Implement standard operating protocols at all assigned sites.
Provide hands-on technical support to site caregivers, owners, and employees to ensure production and quality standards are properly executed.
Ensure biosecurity and euthanasia policies are posted and enforced at assigned sites.
Address all animal welfare issues before leaving a site.
Remain on call for emergencies and alarms unless arrangements are made before using PTO.
Provide accurate records on the same day as animal movements, within 24 hours, and enter accurate data online or in SharePoint daily.
Report accurate physical movement counts and mortality, recount inventory variances greater than two pigs, and explain those variances.
Maintain effective communication with site caregivers, employees, veterinary staff, and management.
Help ensure site caregivers are aware of pig movements to and from sites.
Follow routine vaccination and therapeutic medication protocols.
Communicate non-diagnosed health complications to the manager and veterinary staff.
Monitor and control medication usage by site or flow, including site and truck inventories.
Complete the following week's activity schedule and submit it in SharePoint each Friday.
Complete site evaluations and follow up on all action items.
Monitor and adjust barn ventilation to maintain appropriate temperatures and airflow for pig comfort.
Follow and ensure compliance with PQA/TQA protocols.