Herdsperson

HOLDEN FARMS • Saint Charles, MN

2d

About The Position

Holden Farms is hiring a Herdsperson to provide daily care, health monitoring, and maintenance for pigs at a designated work site. The role reports to the Sow Farm Manager. No previous experience working with pigs is required; applicants should have a strong interest in working with animals and a desire to learn and develop.

The schedule is generally Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., though hours may vary based on business needs. A rotating weekend and holiday schedule is required. Compensation is hourly, competitive based on experience, and includes quarterly bonuses. Benefits are available for full-time positions.

Holden Farms describes its workplace as collaborative and focused on teamwork, personal growth, and opportunity. The company is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics.

Requirements

• Strong interest in working with animals and a desire to learn and self-develop.
• Self-motivated team player with a positive attitude.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Dependable and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, squat, and kneel.
• Ability to stand, walk, and be on feet for 9+ hours per day.
• Ability to work a rotating weekend and holiday schedule.
• No previous experience working with pigs is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for pigs, including feeding and checking water.
• Sort pigs and move them as needed.
• Perform monthly maintenance, including cleaning dryer vents, greasing anchor bearings, and baiting.
• Order feed.
• Understand and follow the Holden Farms Biosecurity Program.
• Power wash farrowing rooms and hallways.
• Perform castration.
• Conduct heat detection on sows.
• Breed sows through artificial insemination.
• Conduct pregnancy checks.
• Monitor and treat sows as needed by administering vaccines and medicines.
• Clean facilities and perform minor maintenance.
• Keep detailed and accurate records.
• Perform other site maintenance as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Profit sharing
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid holidays
• PTO
• Free hog yearly
• Quarterly bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed