Herdsperson

HOLDEN FARMS INC • Cannon Falls, MN

1d

About The Position

Responsible for daily care, health, and maintenance for all pigs at designated work areas.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and managerial skills
• Self-motivated team player with a positive attitude
• Ability to train and motivate staff, Contract Partners and colleagues
• Proactive and critical thinker with ability to challenge yourself and others
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills with excellent time management skills
• Dependable and able to work with minimal supervision
• A passion to acquire an exciting career in the swine industry
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, squat and kneel

Responsibilities

• Daily pig care to include feeding, watering, and herd health.
• Maintenance routine such as cleaning dryer vents, greasing anchor bearings and other maintenance tasks, as necessary.
• Keeping detailed and accurate health records
• Understanding and following HFI’s biosecurity programs.
• Loading and Unloading animals
• Responsible for alarm calls
• Pressure washing and composting.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) + Company Contribution
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays
• Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability
• PTO
• Free Hog Yearly
• Much More!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees