Smithfield Foods, Inc.

Herdsperson - Farm 35091

Kinston, NC

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 2 days ago

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About the role

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The Herdsperson assists other Herd 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.

Responsibilities

Feeds, waters, vaccinates, and performs general animal husbandry tasks including basic veterinary procedures.
Maintains flexibility with a willingness to change plans according to the direction of farm leadership.

Requirements

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.
Ability to do hard physical labor.
Ability to follow instructions and deal with standardized situations.
Must be able to work an average 48-hour work week, which can vary frequently.
Must be on call for emergency situations to include but not limit to, power outages or personnel shortages.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Frequently required to stand
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, odors, and frequently noisy conditions.
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.
Previous livestock handing helpful.
Strong commitment to teamwork.
Willingness to shower daily in and out of facility.
Weekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed.
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 & 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.

Nice to have

High School diploma or GED preferred.

Benefits

Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

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