Herdsperson Trainee/Laborer - Farm 85351 at Smithfield Foods

Aulander, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Mar, 26

Salary

16.0

Posted On

06 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Animal Care, Farm Sanitation, Teamwork, Physical Labor, Veterinary Procedures, Record Keeping, Equipment Operation, Bio-security, Emergency Response, Animal Husbandry, Flexibility, Communication, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Safety Compliance

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now! Your Opportunity Compensation $16.00 hourly. Summary: 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. Employee may operate mowers, tractors, trucks, bus, and other farm equipment as directed. May be in training for advanced Herd Technician designation. The Herdsperson position will also provide for the care of all animals at the designated work site, particularly their health, growth, and breeding. Job Requirements Include: High School diploma or GED preferred. Previous livestock handing helpful. Ability to do hard physical labor. Strong Commitment to team work. Willingness to shower daily in and out of facility. Ability to follow instructions and deal with standardized situations. Must be able to work an average 48 hour work week, which can vary frequently. Weekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed. Must be on call for emergency situations to include but not limit to, power outages or personnel shortages. Essential Job Responsibilities: Follow the safety requirements of the Injury Prevention System (IPS). Learn, understand, and implement all policies and procedures that relate to Bio-security. Abide by all company policies, procedures and guidelines as directed by farm leadership. Flexibility with a willingness to change plans according to the direction of farm leadership. Work as a team player by accomplishing daily department work requirements and farm goals. Assist in moving animals and maintaining efficient animal flows. Sanitize and wash multiple areas on the farm using high pressure equipment. Feed, water, vaccinate, and perform general animal husbandry tasks including basic veterinary procedures. Process piglets, which includes: Injecting medications, castrating, docking tails, and ear notching. Maintain accurate production information and update all department records as required. Treat sick animals with a variety of pharmaceuticals by injection, oral application, and/or other methods as required. Follow the Standard Operation Procedures, Production Manuals, or Appropriate Training Guides as required. Assist with facility and equipment maintenance. Assist with maintaining barn, office cleanliness, and laundry duties. Follow 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 euthanasia. Responsible for being in compliance with all environmental laws and procedures. Report all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor. Read and understand the company’s emergency notification process and how it applies to their specific worksite. Relocation Package Available No EEO 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. At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. "Good food. Responsibly.®" is more than just our tagline; it's what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities. Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers. Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more. Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent. For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children. Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner. Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!

Responsibilities

The Herdsperson Trainee assists Herd Technicians with routine animal care and general farm tasks to ensure animal welfare. Responsibilities include sanitation, animal movement, feeding, and basic veterinary procedures.