Follow directions of farm management and protocols to the best of employee's ability for maximum production, efficiency and profit-ability.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSLearn and develop individual skills based on work requirements in the employee's designated work area- Follow all production protocols and procedures to maximize sow and gilt production and efficiencies- Learn specialized skills necessary for smooth work flow- Become a skilled employee in animal husbandry to reduce stress of herd and maximize production- Follow daily task sheets in the department to achieve production targets- Complete production paperwork accurately and timelyCommunicate effectively with area employees and farm management- Follow task sheets and time frames to stay on task and meet time schedules during the workday- Give daily input to lead person in area on production and animal health concerns- Learn how individual performance affects the finances of the organization and participate with area employees to maximize production and efficiency in areas the employees affectComplete production paperwork accurately and on time- Work with farm management to ensure completion of all work-related injury paperwork and participate as necessary in accident investigation- Daily recording of monitored production itemsBio-Security Adherence- Adhere to all bio-security protocols and give input to lead person in area for items out of compliance- Work with other team employees in designated area to ensure bio-security audit deficiencies are corrected and brought into compliance in a timely basisSafe Working Environment- Follow all safety procedures and guidelines- Make sure all safety equipment is in place and utilize equipment as required- Learn and utilize accident prevention measures for designated area- Consistently monitor animal welfare procedures in designated areaVentilation Controls- Be aware of area ventilation system and if it is in good working order- Regularly monitor the environment and provide input to lead person in area to achieve optimum comfort for the animalsFacility Maintenance- The facility must be maintained and well kept- Complete routine maintenance as assigned on a daily basis- Communicate non-routine repairs to lead in area- Keep gestation area clean and organizedOther duties and projects as assigned by lead person in area and farm managementEducation: High School Diploma or GED PreferredExperience: No Experience Required; 1+ Years Livestock Experience with High School Diploma PreferredWork Environment: Agricultural swine environment in rural areaNoise levels that require hearing protection in some areasGestation, farrowing, and small swine care processesPhysical Requirements: Standing, walking and ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per dayFrequent bending, reaching, squatting and kneelingFrequent use of one or both hands/arms to grasp or pullFrequent lifting of objects weighing 3-20 poundsOccasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to moveOccasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds or requiring up to 100 pounds of force to move with the assistance of another person as neededAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writingMust be able to print and/or write legiblyAdditional Requirements: Must be able to work weekendsMust have reliable method of transportation to get to work
