Herdsperson

HOLDEN FARMS INC•Faribault, MN

About The Position

Holden Farms strives to be the nation's most progressive, innovative, and collaborative pork producer. At Holden Farms, we pride ourselves on teamwork, personal growth, and opportunity. If you seek a challenging and rewarding career and enjoy working with animals, check out Holden Farms today! Description: Reports to the Sow Farm Manager and is responsible for daily care, health and maintenance for all pigs at designated work site.

Requirements

Strong interest in working with animals with 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+ hrs./day.

Responsibilities

Daily pig care
Sorting
Monthly maintenance, such as cleaning dryer vents, greasing anchor bearings, and bait.
Ordering feed
Understand and follow for Holden Farms Biosecurity Program
Power Washing farrow rooms and hallways.
Pig movement.
Castration
Feeding and checking waters
Perform heat detection on sows.
Breed sows through artificial insemination.
Conduct pregnancy checks.
Monitor and treat sows as needed by administering vaccines and medicines.
Cleaning facilities and minor maintenance
Keeping detailed and accurate records
Other site maintenance as needed.