Animal Farrowing Specialist

Schwartz Farms, Inc.Leigh, NE

Overview

Remote

On-site

Job Description

As a family company, Schwartz Farms, Inc. is committed to caring for its people and animals by demonstrating the values of integrity, respect, excellence, and adaptability. Known for quality pork production, SFI is a proud advocate of creating opportunities for rural communities with presence in Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota. As a premier pork producer, Schwartz Farms embraces itself for a challenging and rewarding future.We are seeking individuals who demonstrate these values for a Farrowing Specialist Position. As a Farrowing Specialist, you can count on becoming not just part of a growing company, but a family. POSITION OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSE:The purpose of the Farrowing Specialist is to perform the daily duties associated with farrowing production issues.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Specifically, the Farrowing Specialist is responsible for the following activities:Farrowing Production:Assist Department Leader with preparation of pre-farrow rooms

Perform inducing of sows

Execute proper farrowing of sows

Ensure proper execution of day one pig care

Identify piglets that require a nurse sow or litter swap

Assist Department Leader in ensuring that piglets are with the correct sow and crate; transfer and size piglets as directed

Movement of animals (sows and piglets) as directed

Treat and vaccinate sows and piglets as directed

Keep crates full of lactating sows

Process and castrate piglets

Feed lactating sows per protocol

Assist Department Leader with maintaining accurate documentation (i.e. weekly, monthly inventory of sows and piglets)Assist in power washing, as assigned

Advocate and engage in SFI's animal welfare policy, including promoting animal well-being, remedying circumstances which impede animal care, and properly reporting instances of mistreatment or abuse

Ensure that SFI training program requirements, and procedures are being met and followed

Ensure the highest level of a safe work environment and safe work practices

Maintain PQA certification status

Ensure and maintain as directed that all SFI bio-security policies and procedures are followed and enforced

Exhibit strong teamwork, including working to achieve team goals, embracing new technologies, working on new projects, etc.Be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. with reasonable accommodation

Building & Equipment Maintenance:Follow bio-security protocol

Ensure general barn cleanliness, and specifically farrowing rooms and hallways

Adjust heat lamps, as directed

Notify Department Leader with ventilation questions and/or concerns to ensure optimal environment

As assigned perform maintenance task

Ensure and follow the highest level of a safe work environment and work practices

The preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed.ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Demonstrate Schwartz Farms' values of Humility, Care, Integrity, Discipline, and Excellence. Advocate and engage in SFI's animal welfare policy, including promoting animal well-being, remedying circumstances which impede animal care, and properly reporting instances of mistreatment or abuse

Maintain and promote a safe working environment

Additional duties may be assigned as they ariseWORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:Weekend and Holiday work rotations as established by Supervisor will be required.

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