Finisher Swine Tech Legend Gilts FT

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (other duties as assigned)

• Follow all production protocols and procedures to maximize wean to finish production efficiencies
•  Ensure all animals are properly fed and have water available
• Perform daily observations of animals
• Become a skilled employee in animal husbandry to reduce stress of herd and maximize production
• Consistently monitor animal welfare procedures
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• Administer medications and vaccinations according to protocols and procedures
• Move animals using safe handling practices
• Receive, sort, and pen incoming animals
• Loadout animals
• Daily recording of monitored production items
• Beware of area ventilation system and if it is in good working order
• Regularly monitor the environment and provide input to achieve optimum comfort for the animals
• The facility must be maintained and well kept
• Complete routine maintenance as assigned on a daily basis
• Adhere to all bio-security protocols
• Follow task sheets and time frames to stay on task and meet time schedules during the work day
•  Give daily input to supervisor in area on production and animal health concerns

Supervisory Duties: N/A

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred 

Experience:    1 Years livestock experience preferred                 

Work Environment:

• Agricultural swine environment in rural area
• Noise levels that require hearing protection in some areas

Physical Requirements: 

• Standing,walking and ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per day
• Frequently bend, reach, squat and kneel
• Frequently use one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull
• Frequently lift objects weighing 3-20pounds
• Occasionally bend while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move
• Occasionally bend 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 transportation to report to work