Sow Herdsman

Sow Herdsman

Benefits:

Company paid holidays/floating holidays

Generous PTO

We offer BCBS of TN health, dental and vision coverage at a very low cost

Company paid short-term disability

Paid parental leave

Company paid life insurance

401k company match at 100% of the first 2% and 50% of the next 4%

tuition reimbursement (employee & children)

student loan assistance - we pay your student loans for you

Employee loans/pay advances after 1 year of employment

Company Overview

Tosh Farms is a rapidly growing, family-owned crop and swine production business with over 500 employees. While we are family-owned, we are not a small outfit - we have 3 companies operating under the Tosh Farms - Tosh Farms, Tosh Pork, and Bacon by Gosh. We are the #1 pork producer in the state of Tennessee and top 30 in the United States.

Position Overview:

The Sow Herdsman is responsible for providing excellent and comprehensive animal care for the entire breeding life cycle of our swine herd under the direction of the Department Head and the Farm Manager.

In this role you should expect to:

Work in a cohesive team environment to provide excellent daily, essential care to swine herd

Assist with farrowing, breeding and gestation

Move animals using safe handling practices

Wean pigs according to farm protocols

Load and unload pigs as scheduled

Provide proactive and responsive care to promote wellness amongst herd

Adhere to all bio-security standards (ex. showering in and out of facilities)

Help ensure cleanliness and sanitation of work area

Work weekend and holiday hours as required on a rotational basis

Champion a Safety Culture

Follow all company policy and procedures

Carry out other duties as assigned

What you'll need to succeed in this role:

Animal care experience preferred but not required

Work under limited supervision

Demonstrate independent decision-making skills in a fast-paced work environment

Attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Reliable transportation to get to and from work located in a rural area

Physical requirements of this role:

Ability to stand/kneel/bend/stoop/walk for extended periods of time (8-10 hours a day)

Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 30 lbs frequently

Must be able to work around pigs

Must be able to work in dusty environments and extreme hot/cold conditions

Able to work a weekly schedule with rotating weekends and holidays

What's in it for you:

Rewarding opportunities in a growing company where your contributions are recognized

Potential for monthly bonus

While no job description can anticipate or encompass all the duties required by the job, this description is designed to give a general understanding of job expectations. The manager assigned to supervise would be your first source for information concerning the overall job demands. Any other information needed can be obtained from the Sow Farm Manager or Human Resources Manager.

Tosh Farms does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.