BREED-GESTATION LEAD|SUNSET SOW FARM| CLINTON,IL

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Demonstrated expertise in swine management
• •Demonstrated ability to manage inventory and throughput efficiently
• •Demonstrated ability to manage people
• •Be able to lift and move 50lbs up to 100 yards
• •Push and/or pull a minimum of 500lbs in a cart with wheels when required
• •Squat to floor, grip small objects with ease and twist at least 45 degrees
• •Capable of repeated motions
• •Be responsive to visible signs of animal discomfort
• •Be responsive to verbal alarms and sounds of animals
• •Be able to understand, retain and perform oral and written instructions in English
• •Able to communicate orally and in writing with other employees and company contacts
• •Be able to move, load and unload animals up to 750 pounds
• •Ability to walk, stand and squat for long periods of time on different surfaces including concrete and slats
• •Ability to climb in and out of crates and over obstacles
• •Climb different types of ladders including feed bin ladders
• •Maintain balance on all surfaces
• •Must not own or live near any swine
• •Must not live with anyone who has contact with swine
• •Work scheduled hours which may include nights and weekends
• •Achieve PQA+ (Pork Quality Assurance Training)
• •Agree to and observe all Bio-Security Requirements for the unit
• •Ensure that all animal welfare procedures outlined by TriOak are followed
• •Ability to lead the team in the absence of the sow farm manager
• •Will perform supervisory role training and managing employees
• •Take an active role in safety program including following safety procedures, enforcement of policy and continued training
• •Perform all required duties in a timely manner as outlined in the S.O.P (Standard Operating Procedure)
• •Meet company expectations for attendance at work and punctuality
• •Follow all rules and procedures from both the employee handbook and direct rules and procedures from supervisor
• •Attend all mandatory meetings and training
• •Must be receptive to constructive criticism by co-workers and supervisors
• •Understand and demonstrate AI (Artificial Insemination) protocols and procedures
• •Achieve conception rate goal for wean sows or gilts set by location
• •Understand and perform proper techniques of sow monitoring in farrowing
• •Understand and perform proper techniques of day 0-3 pig care
• •Understand and perform proper techniques of sorting and fostering
• •Understand and perform proper techniques of manure feedback
• •Understand and perform proper techniques of prostaglandin use
• •Understand and perform time efficiencies in all tasks
• •Assist in maintaining inventories of medications and supplies
• •Take responsibility for correct handling and storage of semen
• •Understand and demonstrate knowledge of pregnancy diagnostics
• •Understand and demonstrate knowledge of unit targets and objectives
• •Perform equipment, facilities, grounds maintenance and manure handling as required
• •Understand and demonstrate correct animal handling techniques at all times
• •Properly identify and understand and demonstrate proper procedures for treatment, vaccines and bio feedback guidelines of sick and/or lame animals through health assessments
• •Project leadership qualities to effectively promote corporate philosophy
• •Take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a systematic approach to decision making: to identify the important dimensions of a problem, determine potential causes, obtain relevant information and specify alternate solutions
• •Establish and carry out specific courses of action for self and/or groups
• •Show a competent level of self-motivation to complete tasks
• •Work within and lead in a team environment
• •Work in a physically demanding environment
• •Demonstrate honesty, trustworthiness, dependability and caring
• •Be proud of work well done
• •Respect others
• •Demonstrate a strong work ethic

Desired Qualifications

• •Bilingual - Spanish