Herdsperson - Farm 67061
$33,280–$33,280 year
On-site · Cameron, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Herdsperson assists Herd Technicians in routine animal care and general farm tasks to ensure the welfare/well-being of the animals. Tasks include farm sanitation, animal removal, and animal movement. May operate mowers, tractors, trucks, bus, and other farm equipment as directed. May be in training for advanced Herd Technician designation. The Herdsperson position will also provide for the care of all animals at the designated work site, particularly their health, growth, and breeding. Core responsibilities include feeding, watering, vaccinating, and performing general animal husbandry tasks including basic veterinary procedures; maintaining flexibility to adapt to farm leadership direction; assisting with animal movement and maintaining efficient animal flows; sanitizing and washing areas with high pressure equipment; processing piglets (injecting medications, castrating, docking tails, ear notching); maintaining production records; treating sick animals with various pharmaceuticals; following SOPs and manuals; assisting with facility and equipment maintenance; maintaining barn, office cleanliness, and laundry duties; adhering to animal welfare policies and procedures; complying with environmental, safety and biosecurity laws; and performing other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED preferred
- Previous livestock handing helpful
- Ability to do hard physical labor
- Strong commitment to teamwork
- Willingness to shower daily in and out of facility
- Ability to follow instructions and deal with standardized situations
- Must be able to work an average 48-hour work week
- Weekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed
- Must be on call for emergency situations to include but not limit to, power outages or personnel shortages
- Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment
- Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships
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