BREEDING LEAD|INDIAN CREEK SOW FARM| COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA
On-site · Columbus Junction, Iowa, United States
Job Summary
Lead the Breeding Department at Indian Creek Sow Farm in Columbus Junction, IA. Direct reports include Breeding and/or Farrowing Employees. Responsibilities include managing department operations, safety program adherence, SOP compliance, day-to-day pig production tasks (AI protocols, sow monitoring, day 0-3 care, manure feedback, prostaglandin use), achieving conception rate goals, inventory of medications and supplies, maintaining records, training and supervising staff, and ensuring bio-security and welfare standards. Must lead the team in the absence of the Sow Farm Manager; may require night and weekend work. Preferred bilingual ability (Spanish).
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
Additional Requirements
- Must not own or live near any swine
- Must not live with anyone who has contact with swine
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