Herdsperson - Farm 55761

Smithfield Foods•Maxton, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Herdsperson assists Herd Technicians with routine animal care and general farm tasks to support animal welfare. Duties include farm sanitation, animal removal and movement, and operation of farm equipment as directed. The role may involve training toward an advanced Herd Technician designation and includes responsibility for the health, growth, and breeding of animals at the assigned work site.

Requirements

Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Ability to do hard physical labor.
Strong commitment to teamwork.
Willingness to shower daily when entering and leaving the facility.
Ability to follow instructions and work in standardized situations.
Ability to work an average 48-hour work week, with hours that can vary frequently.
Availability for weekend, evening, and holiday work as needed.
Availability to be on call for emergencies, including power outages or personnel shortages.
Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Ability to work with and around a wide range of antibiotics, such as penicillin.
Ability to tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, odors, and frequently noisy conditions.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Frequently stand, walk, handle or feel objects, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Previous livestock handling experience.

Responsibilities

Feed, water, vaccinate, and perform general animal husbandry tasks, including basic veterinary procedures.
Adapt plans as directed by farm leadership.
Assist with moving animals and maintaining efficient animal flows.
Sanitize and wash farm areas using high-pressure equipment.
Process piglets, including injecting medications, castrating, docking tails, and ear notching.
Maintain accurate production information and update department records.
Treat sick animals with pharmaceuticals through injection, oral application, or other required methods.
Follow applicable Standard Operating Procedures, Production Manuals, and training guides.
Assist with facility and equipment maintenance.
Help maintain barn and office cleanliness and perform laundry duties.
Follow animal welfare policies and procedures, including providing appropriate environments, water, feed, humane treatment, health care, and euthanasia practices.
Comply with environmental, safety, and biosecurity laws and procedures.
Operate mowers, tractors, trucks, buses, and other farm equipment as directed.
Perform other duties as assigned.