FARM – Herdsperson Trainee/Laborer F92 (New Bern) Position Available In Craven, North Carolina

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A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. Were looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us.!

• Your Opportunity
• Hourly Rate
• : $16.

00The Herdsperson assists other Herd Technicians in routine animal care and general farm tasks to ensure the welfare/well-being of the animals. Tasks include farm sanitation, animal removal, and animal movement. Employee may operate mowers, tractors, trucks, bus, and other farm equipment as directed. May be in training for advanced Herd Technician designation. The Herdsperson position will also provide for the care of all animals at the designated work site, particularly their health, growth, and breeding.

• Core Responsibilities
• Feeds, waters, vaccinates, and performs general animal husbandry tasks including basic veterinary procedures
• Maintains flexibility with a willingness to change plans according to the direction of farm leadership
• Assists in moving animals and maintaining efficient animal flows
• Sanitizes and washes multiple areas on the farm using high pressure equipment
• Collects boars, process collection in on-site laboratory, and distribute semen doses to sow farms
• Maintains accurate production information and update all department records as required
• Treats sick animals with a variety of pharmaceuticals by injection, oral application, and/or other methods as required
• Follows the Standard Operation Procedures, Production Manuals, or Appropriate Training Guides as required
• Assists with facility and equipment maintenance
• Assists with maintaining barn, office cleanliness, and laundry duties
• Follows the Companys animal welfare policies and procedures including: providing a physical environment that meets the animals needs, providing access to adequate water and high quality feed, providing humane treatment of the animals, providing identification and appropriate treatment of animals in need of health care and following the guidelines for euthanasia
• Responsible for complying with all environmental, safety and biosecurity laws and procedures.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
• Qualifications
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