ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Lead and develop farrowing team Train farrowing employees to follow all production protocols and procedures

Monitor employee performance versus protocols to maximize sow production & efficiencies

Develop area employees to provide specialized skills necessary for smooth work flow

Train farrowing employees in animal husbandry to reduce stress of herd and maximize production

Maximize the daily tasks of the department to achieve production targets

Complete area paperwork accurately and timely; train farrowing employees in required production paperwork and monitor employee activity for accuracy Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with area employees and farm management Utilize task sheets and time frames to maintain an organized workday

Utilize consistent monitoring of task schedules for both yourself and farrowing area employees

Give daily input to farm management on production, animal health, and farrowing employee issues

Train farrowing employees on how their personal performance affects the finances of the organization Ensure farrowing paperwork is completed 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

Ensure employees are properly trained on how to complete paperwork in the farrowing area. Submit production records and corrections on time Bio-Security Adherence Adhere to all bio-security protocols, train farrowing staff on bio-security and monitor employee activity for compliance

Ensure farrowing area bio-security audit deficiencies are corrected and brought into compliance in a timely basis Safe Working Environment Follow all safety procedures and guidelines

Teach farrowing area employees safety procedures and monitor employee activity for compliance

Ensure all safety equipment is in place and utilized

Learn accident prevention measures for farrowing area, train farrowing employees and monitor employee activity for compliance

Consistently monitor animal welfare procedures in farrowing area Ventilation Controls Monitor and ensure farrowing area ventilation system is in good working order

Regularly monitor the environment to achieve optimum comfort for the animals

Train farrowing area employees to provide regular input to maintain optimum comfort for animals Facility Maintenance The facility must be maintained and well kept

Train and direct farrowing staff to complete routine maintenance on a daily basis

Communicate non-routine repairs to farm management

Train, direct and monitor staff to keep farrowing area clean and organized

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

1. Other duties and projects as assigned by farm management

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

Education:

High School Diploma or GED Preferred Experience:

2+ Years Livestock Experience with

High School Diploma Preferred Training:

My Pipestone New Hire Courses Introduction

Animal Welfare

Biosecurity

Employee Handbook

PQA

Safety Additional Position Related My Pipestone Assigned

Monthly Animal Welfare, Biosecurity and Safety Topics (combined)

Annual Safety Refresher Training Work Environment:

Agricultural swine environment in rural area

Noise 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 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

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Must be able to print and/or write legibly Additional

Requirements:

Must be able to work weekends

Must have reliable method of transportation to get to work