Lead Nursery Technician - Swine Farm Production

The Clemens Food Group • Modoc, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Nursery Lead is to manage the daily operations of a farm with nursery pigs. This position will be location in Farmland, Indiana. The operation will be achieved by implementing CVFF established production criteria.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• A minimum of one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires one who is multi-task oriented and a team player.
• Ability to read, write and speak simple sentences in English.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Must understand that the Company is a producer of high quality pork.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently utilizes animal movement techniques, breeding or farrowing equipment, etc.
• Occasionally ascends/ descends a ladder to work atop equipment and/ or provide routine maintenance of Electronic Sow Feeders (ESF’s) or compost structures.
• Frequently positions self to complete tasks by reaching under/ around animals, into/ out of animal crates/ pens, remove material from the floor/ walls, and assist animals in the farrowing process.
• Constant visual monitoring of sow/ animal health and well-being, frequent communication with Team Members regarding animal movements, health status, task completion, etc.
• Shares information regarding task completion with Farm management.
• Frequently moves equipment/ animals weighing up to 50 pounds, occasionally moves equipment/ animals weighing up to 75 pounds, rarely moves equipment/ animals weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Frequently transports equipment/ materials/ animals through various areas of the Barn weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Frequently utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) including animal sort boards weighing up to 25 pounds and requiring the ability to twist, bend, and maneuver around the body.

Nice To Haves

• Must learn and perform the responsibilities described within CVFF’s process manual.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and coordinates daily and weekly tasks with the Service Manager and other department heads and staff.
• May need to approve time and attendance for farm staff.
• Conducts a weekly review of departmental performance.
• Execute monthly supply ordering.
• Ensures proper feeding processes are followed so animals maximize nursery performance.
• Implements technical protocols and helps to develop and test new processes.
• Ensures the farm's working environment is safe by providing safety equipment, training, and actions to prevent hazardous conditions.
• Ensures all equipment, machinery, and vehicles are accounted for and properly maintained.
• Works in conjunction with the Service Manager and Human Resources on personnel issues including, but not limited to, hiring, termination, worker safety, performance evaluation, and staffing levels.
• Is responsible for training all Nursery Technicians and ensures proper animal husbandry skills are being utilized.
• Must learn and perform the responsibilities described within CVFF’s process manual.
• Is responsible for complying with all environmental laws and procedures to which the company is required to follow or voluntarily subscribes.
• Maintains bio-security protocols in the department.
• Meet all bio-security requirements as outlined by Animal Care policy/ procedure.
• Consistent and reliable adherence to Animal Welfare requirements and Code of Conduct.
• Adhere to CVFF/ CLEMENS FOOD GROUP Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Complete all other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• The company provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
• All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen.
• We will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED