ANIMAL BREEDER - Dalhart Texas

Company: JBS USA
Location: Dalhart, Texas
Posted On: 04/26/2024

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 chemicalsAdministering vaccinations and medicating sows and pigletsCleaning and disinfection of facilities, including removal of mortality and wasteWorks closely with other team membersFills out treatment cardsEar taggingAttend safety meetings Adhere to Animal Welfare policiesPower washing Maintenance needs reported to managementProduction/facility housekeeping duties Various other tasks, as assignedRequired Qualifications: Be a team-oriented, self-motivated, and positive attitude, with a strong work ethicAbility to efficiently multi-task in a fast-paced environmentExperience with or ability to learn farm technology (hand held devices/wand sows and other equipment, as necessary)Ability to work weekends, as scheduledAbility to continually bend, push, grasp, and pull up to 60 lbs Continual walking and/or standing, up to 95% of the dayReliable method of transportation requiredAbility to work early 1st shift hours or late 2nd shift hoursPreferred Qualifications:Familiarity with Bio-Security and swine productionTravel: Occasionally, within a 30-mile radiusEOE / VET/ DISABLED More...

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