Animal Caregiver – Farrowing

Summary of Position – Provides daily care to sows and piglets following Haverkamp Bros. standard operating procedures (SOP’s) as a team member of the farrowing department.

Responsibilities

• Daily animal care/feeding
• Assist farrowing sows and attend to newborn piglets
• Process piglets according to company protocols
• Maintain & monitor overall animal health, care, and treatment by PQA+ standards
• Maintain proper barn environment through proper ventilation protocols
• Adhere to all company policies at all times, including Animal Welfare, Biosecurity, and Safety
• Maintain accurate production records
• Move animals using safe handling practices
• General facility cleaning, maintenance, and hygiene including power washing/disinfecting barns after weaning, performing laundry, and office cleaning duties

Requirements

• Respect and care for all animals is required. We have a zero tolerance policy when it comes to inhumane treatment of our animals. Knowledge & enforcement of the latest industry biosecurity practices must be observed and enforced throughout the farm.
• Individual must be dedicated, goal-oriented, motivated, and able to work effectively as a team member.
• Positive, friendly, and respectful demeanor at all times.
• Must be a self-starter that can operate at times unsupervised.
• Previous experience in pork industry desired, but not mandatory.
• Ability to do basic math (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication).
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Regular, consistent attendance required with flexibility in hours a plus. Must be willing to work some weekends.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds with reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, push, pull, bend, kneel, and squat for extended periods on varied surfaces, and capable of being on their feet for up to 10 hours a day.
• Ability to work in noise levels that may require hearing protection.
• Must possess ambulatory skills sufficient to move throughout the farm.
• Must possess good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the use of hands to handle, grasp, or feel objects, tools, controls, or animals.