Swine Tech- Full Time- Elm Valley

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About The Position

Objective: Follow directions of farm management and protocols to the best of
employee's ability for maximum production, efficiency and
profit-ability.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS   Learn and develop individual skills based
on work requirements in the employee's designated work area   Follow all
production protocols and procedures to maximize sow and gilt production &
efficienciesLearn specialized skills necessary for smooth work flowBecome a
skilled employee in animal husbandry to reduce stress of herd and maximize
productionFollow daily task sheets in the department to achieve production
targetsComplete production paperwork accurately and timely   Communicate
effectively with area employees and farm management   Follow task sheets and
time frames to stay on task and meet time schedules during the workdayGive daily
input to lead person in area on production and animal health concernsLearn how
individual performance affects the finances of the organization and participate
with area employees to maximize production and efficiency in areas the employees
affect   Complete production paperwork accurately and on time   Work with farm
management to ensure completion of all work related injury paperwork and
participate as necessary in accident investigationDaily recording of monitored
production items   Bio-Security Adherence   Adhere to all bio-security protocols
and give input to lead person in area for items out of complianceWork with other
team employees in designated area to ensure bio-security audit deficiencies are
corrected and brought into compliance in a timely basis   Safe Working
Environment   Follow all safety procedures and guidelinesMake sure all safety
equipment is in place and utilize equipment as requiredLearn and utilize
accident prevention measures for designated areaConsistently monitor animal
welfare procedures in designated area   Ventilation Controls   Be aware of area
ventilation system and if it is in good working orderRegularly monitor the
environment and provide input to lead person in area to achieve optimum comfort
for the animals   Facility Maintenance   The facility must be maintained and
well keptComplete routine maintenance as assigned on a daily basisCommunicate
non-routine repairs to lead in areaKeep gestation area clean and organized    
 MARGINAL FUNCTIONSOther duties and projects as assigned by lead person in area
and farm managementPOSITION SPECIFICATIONSEducation: High School Diploma or GED
PreferredExperience: No Experience Required, 1+ Years Livestock Experience with
High School Diploma Preferred Training: My Pipestone New Hire Courses  
IntroductionAnimal WelfareBiosecurityEmployee HandbookPQASafetyAdditional
Position Related My Pipestone AssignedMonthly Animal Welfare, Biosecurity and
Safety TopicsAnnual Safety Refresher Training    Work Environment:  
Agricultural swine environment in rural areaNoise levels that require hearing
protection in some areas gestation, farrowing, and small swine care processes  
Physical Requirements:   Standing, walking and ability to be on feet 8 to 10
hours per dayFrequent bending, reaching, squatting and kneelingFrequent use of
one or both hands/arms to grasp or pullFrequent lifting of objects weighing 3-20
poundsOccasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50
pounds, or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to moveOccasional bending while
pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds or requiring up to 100
pounds of force to move with the assistance of another person as neededAbility
to communicate effectively both verbally and in writingMust be able to print
and/or write legibly   Additional Requirements: Must be able to work weekends
and have reliable method of transportation to get to work

Requirements

• Must be able to work weekends
• Must have reliable method of transportation to get to work
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Must be able to print and/or write legibly
• Standing, walking and ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per day
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting and kneeling
• Frequent use of one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull
• Frequent lifting of objects weighing 3-20 pounds
• Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move
• Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds or requiring up to 100 pounds of force to move with the assistance of another person as needed

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED Preferred
• 1+ Years Livestock Experience with High School Diploma Preferred

Responsibilities

• Learn and develop individual skills based on work requirements in the employee's designated work area
• Follow all production protocols and procedures to maximize sow and gilt production & efficiencies
• Learn specialized skills necessary for smooth work flow
• Become a skilled employee in animal husbandry to reduce stress of herd and maximize production
• Follow daily task sheets in the department to achieve production targets
• Complete production paperwork accurately and timely
• Communicate effectively with area employees and farm management
• Follow task sheets and time frames to stay on task and meet time schedules during the workday
• Give daily input to lead person in area on production and animal health concerns
• Learn how individual performance affects the finances of the organization and participate with area employees to maximize production and efficiency in areas the employees affect
• Complete production paperwork accurately and on time
• Work with farm management to ensure completion of all work related injury paperwork and participate as necessary in accident investigation
• Daily recording of monitored production items
• Adhere to all bio-security protocols and give input to lead person in area for items out of compliance
• Work with other team employees in designated area to ensure bio-security audit deficiencies are corrected and brought into compliance in a timely basis
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines
• Make sure all safety equipment is in place and utilize equipment as required
• Learn and utilize accident prevention measures for designated area
• Consistently monitor animal welfare procedures in designated area
• Be aware of area ventilation system and if it is in good working order
• Regularly monitor the environment and provide input to lead person in area to achieve optimum comfort for the animals
• The facility must be maintained and well kept
• Complete routine maintenance as assigned on a daily basis
• Communicate non-routine repairs to lead in area
• Keep gestation area clean and organized

What This Job Offers

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