Purpose & Scope: This position is responsible for assisting the sow farm in meeting production goals while promoting safety and wellbeing of self and other team members. This position is required to adhere at all times to Animal Welfare and Bio-Security protocols, guidelines, and procedures.

　　Essential Responsibilities:

　　Basic sow/gilt care and handling (feeding/watering/moving/ventilation)

　　Operating machinery and equipment

　　Assisting with farrowing (birth)

　　Basic breeding functions (artificial insemination)

　　Handling and using sow production chemicals

　　Administering vaccinations and medicating sows and piglets

　　Cleaning and disinfection of facilities, including removal of mortality and waste

　　Works closely with other team members

　　Fills out treatment cards

　　Ear tagging

　　Attend safety meetings

　　Adhere to Animal Welfare policies

　　Power washing

　　Maintenance needs reported to management

　　Production/facility housekeeping duties

　　Various other tasks, as assigned

　　Required Qualifications:

　　Be a team-oriented, self-motivated, and positive attitude, with a strong work ethic

　　Ability to efficiently multi-task in a fast-paced environment

　　Experience with or ability to learn farm technology (hand held devices/wand sows and other equipment, as necessary)

　　Ability to work weekends, as scheduled

　　Ability to continually bend, push, grasp, and pull up to 60 lbs

　　Continual walking and/or standing, up to 95% of the day

　　Reliable method of transportation required

　　Ability to work early 1 st shift hours or late 2 nd shift hours

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Familiarity with Bio-Security and swine productionTravel: Occasionally, within a 30-mile radius

　　EOE / VET/ DISABLED