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The Nursery-Finishing Farm Technician is responsible for assisting other 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 Technician designation. The Technician position will also provide for the care of all animals at the designated work site, particularly their health and growth.

Core Responsibilities

Follow the safety requirements of the Injury Prevention System (IPS)Learn, understand, and implement all policies and procedures that relate to BiosecurityAbide by all company policies, procedures and guidelines as directed by farm leadershipWorks as a team player by accomplishing daily department work requirements and farm goals Assist in moving animals and maintaining efficient animal flowsSanitize and wash multiple areas on the farm using high pressure equipmentFeed, water, vaccinate, and perform general animal husbandry tasks including basic veterinary proceduresProcess piglets, which includes: Injecting medications, castrating, docking tails, and ear notchingMaintain accurate production information and update all department records as requiredTreat sick animals with a variety of pharmaceuticals by injection, oral application, and/or other methods as requiredFollow the Standard Operation Procedures, Production Manuals, or Appropriate Training Guides as requiredAssist with facility and equipment maintenanceAssist with maintaining barn, office cleanliness, and laundry dutiesFollow the Company’s animal welfare policies and procedures including: providing a physical environment that meets the animal’s 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 euthanasiaResponsible for complying with all environmental laws and procedures Report all environmental issues immediately to their supervisorRead and understand the company’s emergency notification process and how it applies to their specific worksite

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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

High School diploma or GED preferredPrevious livestock handing helpfulAbility to do hard physical labor Ability to be flexible with a willingness to change plans according to the direction of farm leadershipStrong commitment to teamworkWillingness to shower daily in and out of facilityAbility to follow instructions and deal with standardized situationsMust be able to work an average 48-hour work week, which can vary frequentlyWeekend, evening, and holiday work required as neededMust be on call for emergency situations to include but not limit to, power outages or personnel shortagesAbility 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.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 understand that Smithfield is a producer of high-quality pork for human consumption and must be supportive of the mission of raising swine for meatMust be able to tolerate and willing to learn and perform the following tasks: euthanasia, castration, vaccinations, piglet processing, ear tagging and tattooing for identification, taking blood samples and other procedures normal to animal husbandry Must be able to work with and around a wide range of antibiotics (i.e. penicillin)Must be able to tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, orders, and frequently hot and noisy conditions

EEO/AA Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

Salary Range

$17.00 - $18.50