PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN BASIC FUNCTIONS: The Production Trainee will assist the farm production team in safely carrying out daily responsibilities in the breeding/farrowing departments while adhering to the Company Standard Operating Procedures for maximum productivity, efficiency and profitability.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Complies with the practices and principals of biosecurity to safeguard the life and health of the swine herd
Performs routine tasks assigned by the Head of Department
Complies with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) to complete all daily tasks effectively and efficiently
Ensures and follows the highest level of a safe work environment and work practices
Routinely cares for the welfare of the animals on a daily basis, including feeding, watering, providing health and vaccination treatment, detecting heat, conducting artificial insemination procedures, as well as other animal care assigned
Routinely cares for the welfare of the animals on a daily basis, including monitoring and overseeing the birthing process, and ensuring the baby pigs are cared for properly, following company SOPs
Works with team members to ensure cleanliness and sanitation in the work area
Performs all other duties as assigned by the Farm Manager
REQUIREMENTS:
Desire to work with pigs, willingness to learn and understand animal behavior, tolerate and willingness to perform animal husbandry tasks on a routine basis
Must be available to work 11 of 14 days in a pay cycle, including weekends and holidays
Must have a solid work history and have ability to provide solid work references
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to:
Stand, walk, kneel, squat and be on feet for up to 10 hours per day
Frequently bend, reach, pull, lift \xe2\x80\x93 occasionally lifting and pulling up to 100 lbs with assistance of another team member
Lift up to 50 lbs
Work in noise levels that may require hearing protection in some areas
Display a high level of respect to team members and animals
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Follow directions
Work in fast moving environment
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