Herdsperson - Valley View
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 operating farm equipment as directed. The role provides care for animals at the designated work site, particularly their health, growth, and breeding, and may include training toward an advanced Herd Technician designation. The position requires following animal welfare policies, standard operating procedures, production manuals, training guides, and environmental, safety, and biosecurity requirements. Employees may also assist with facility and equipment maintenance, barn and office cleanliness, and laundry duties. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Ability to perform hard physical labor.
- Strong commitment to teamwork.
- Willingness to shower daily when entering and leaving the facility.
- Ability to follow instructions and deal with standardized situations.
- Ability to work an average 48-hour work week, which may vary frequently.
- Availability for weekend, evening, and holiday work as needed.
- Must 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 antibiotics such as penicillin.
- Ability to tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, odors, and frequently noisy conditions.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous livestock handling experience is helpful.
Responsibilities
- Feed, water, and vaccinate animals, and perform general animal husbandry tasks, including basic veterinary procedures.
- Adjust 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 using pharmaceuticals administered by injection, oral application, or other required methods.
- Follow standard operating procedures, production manuals, and appropriate 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 suitable surroundings, water and feed, humane treatment, health care, and euthanasia according to guidelines.
- Comply with environmental, safety, and biosecurity laws and procedures.
- Operate mowers, tractors, trucks, buses, and other farm equipment as directed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
