Wean Finish Specialist

Schwartz Farms•Comfrey, MN

10d

About The Position

The Wean-Finish Specialist performs production tasks at company-owned or operated wean-finish sites to support animal care, health, and efficiency while upholding SFI standards for animals, equipment, and facilities. The role monitors herd health and welfare, provides animal care, maintains site equipment and facilities, follows biosecurity and animal-welfare protocols, and keeps required site records. The position reports to the Company Site Territory Supervisor. Work may involve non-standard business hours, including weekend and holiday rotations established by the supervisor.

Requirements

Ability to lift at least 50 pounds with reasonable accommodation.
Maintain PQA certification status.
Follow company vehicle policies and local, state, and federal regulations associated with operating a motor vehicle.
Ability to perform the listed job-analysis activities, which include standing, walking, sitting, kneeling or squatting, climbing, bending or twisting, driving, reaching, lifting and carrying, pushing and pulling, grasping, wrist repetition, torque or crimping, keyboarding or writing, operating power tools, and pinching.

Responsibilities

Walk through assigned sites to monitor herd health and welfare.
Provide care for animals, ensuring access to water, feed, and a proper environment.
Communicate herd health issues to the supervisor.
Monitor feeder settings and feed-bin levels at assigned sites, including climbing bins to determine feed levels; coordinate feed orders and issues with the supervisor and feed department.
Ensure proper watering of animals; treat and work with sick or injured animals; and vaccinate animals.
Respond to alarms at assigned sites or notify appropriate personnel if unable to respond physically.
Maintain SFI-established biosecurity protocols.
Assist with power washing, loading, and emptying barns as assigned.
Ensure dead animals are handled and removed promptly in accordance with SFI protocols.
Maintain site documentation, including high and low temperatures, animals treated, withdrawal times, medicine usage, and mortalities.
Maintain proper barn ventilation and understand how to adjust controllers.
Maintain site cleanliness and appearance, including barn, office, parking, and driveway areas, pest and rodent control, and general yard work such as lawn and weed control.
Test site generators and record results weekly; ensure alarm systems are working properly and tested weekly.
Report pit foaming or crusting to the supervisor or safety department.
Perform general barn maintenance and upkeep to support animal welfare and health, and notify the supervisor when unable to perform necessary maintenance.
Follow company vehicle policies and applicable local, state, and federal motor vehicle regulations.
Maintain PQA certification status and advocate for SFI's animal welfare policy, including promoting animal well-being, remedying conditions that impede care, and properly reporting mistreatment or abuse.
Help maintain and promote a safe working environment and demonstrate Schwartz Farms' stated values.
Perform additional duties as assigned.