Production Technician

PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

The Production Trainee will assist the farm production team in safely carrying out daily responsibilities in the breeding/farrowing departments while adhering to the Company Standard Operating Procedures for maximum productivity, efficiency and profitability.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Complies with the practices and principals of biosecurity to safeguard the life and health of the swine herd

-Performs routine tasks assigned by the Head of Department

-Complies with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) to complete all daily tasks effectively and efficiently

-Ensures and follows the highest level of a safe work environment and work practices

-Routinely cares for the welfare of the animals on a daily basis, including feeding, watering, providing health and vaccination treatment, detecting heat, conducting artificial insemination procedures, as well as other animal care assigned

-Routinely cares for the welfare of the animals on a daily basis, including monitoring and overseeing the birthing process, and ensuring the baby pigs are cared for properly, following company SOPs

-Works with team members to ensure cleanliness and sanitation in the work area

-Performs all other duties as assigned by the Farm Manager

REQUIREMENTS:

-Desire to work with pigs, willingness to learn and understand animal behavior, tolerate and willingness to perform animal husbandry tasks on a routine basis

-Must be available to work 11 of 14 days in a pay cycle, including weekends and holidays

-Must have a solid work history and have ability to provide solid work references

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to:

-Stand, walk, kneel, squat and be on feet for up to 10 hours per day

-Frequently bend, reach, pull, lift - occasionally lifting and pulling up to 100 lbs with assistance of another team member

-Lift up to 50 lbs

-Work in noise levels that may require hearing protection in some areas

-Display a high level of respect to team members and animals

-Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

-Follow directions

-Work in fast moving environment