Job description
- Learns, demonstrates capability/knowledge and becomes certified in all farm department areas including fulfilling all the requirements and responsibilities listed under the Breeding/Farrowing and Nursery/Finishing job description.
- Gains a solid understanding of and ability to implement company systems such as pig production processes, animal flow, farm health, genetics, husbandry, etc.
- Performs and masters all hourly jobs under supervision. Becomes certified in each job after showing competence and skill/understanding in each.
- Develops and prepares required reports on experiences encountered and addresses/shares opportunities for improvement.
- Responsible for complying with all environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield LLC subscribes.
- Responsible for completion of Leadership Certification
- Incumbent will be responsible for understanding and complying with company IPS, biosecurity, animal welfare, and EMS policies and procedures in the performance of their job duties.
- Reports all environmental, animal care, and biosecurity issues immediately to their supervisor.
- Performs the responsibilities as the acting HOD as needed by management
- Be on call to work in emergency situations such as alarm calls, inclement weather, power outages, personnel shortages, and environmental emergencies.
- Responsible for progression in the Manager Training development program. Reports any issue that interferes with completion of development program to Human Resources.
- 4-year college degree in Animal Science or related Agricultural field of study, or equivalent supervisory experience and/or previous swine experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be able to work an average 48 hour week, which can vary frequently.
- Weekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed.
- Must shower in and out of farm facilities daily
- Ability to lead others
- Ability and willingness to relocate to complete training and assume first managerial assignment
- Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft software
- Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
- Must be supportive of the mission of raising swine for human consumption of high quality pork products.
- Must be able to tolerate and willing to learn and perform the following tasks: euthanasia, castration, vaccinations, piglet processing, ear tagging for identification, taking blood samples and other procedures normal to animal husbandry.
- Must be able to operate a high pressure washing system.
- Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
- Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
- Must be able to tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, odors, and frequently noisy conditions.
PEOPLE MATTER
More than 63,000 employees globally drive our success. We strive to create a fair, ethical and rewarding work environment.
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Working at Smithfield isn't just a job – it's the foundation for a lifelong career with training designed to help you advance professionally.
BENEFITS
Our people matter. That's why we offer excellent, comprehensive benefits packages to our full-time employees.
SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE
Sustainability is ingrained in our culture and guides how we operate. We believe in innovating for the future.
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