Gestation Lead - PFKS LLC

Objective

Pipestone Management seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented Gestation Lead to join our fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will lead and train employees to improve production and maximize our farm's production goals, efficiency, and profitability.

Role and Responsibilities

Educate and train employees to follow all production protocols and procedures to company standards

Monitor employee performance for accuracy in proper animal husbandry to reduce the stress of herd and maximize production goals and efficiency

Developing employees to provide specialized skills necessary for personal growth and how performance affects the finances of the organization.

Assign, manage, and maximize daily tasks to achieve goals

Log and maintain daily records and monitor for accuracy

Effective verbal and written communication with the farm manager regarding daily activity in production, animal health, facility relation issues, and employee relations

Monitor, train, and ensure the ventilation system is in working order for optimal comfort for our animal

Facility organization, cleanliness, and maintenance upkeep to ensure the functionality and longevity of the facility

Uphold all handbook policies per company expectations with a focus on safety, animal welfare, and biosecurity procedures

Qualifications and Education Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

2+ years of livestock experience required

Work Environment

Agricultural swine environment in rural areas

Noise levels that require hearing protection in some areas

Physical Requirements

Standing, walking, and ability to be on feet 8-10 hours per day

Frequently bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling

Frequently use one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull

Frequently lift objects weighing 3-20 pounds

Occasionally bend while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move

Occasionally bending while pulling and or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds or requiring up to 100 pounds of force to move with the assistance of another person as needed

Must be able to print and/or write legibly

Additional Requirements

Must be able to work weekends

Must have a reliable method of transportation to get to and from work

Compensation, Pay & Benefit

Benefits Package includes Paid Single Heath Insurance, Family Health Coverage Available

Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Holiday pay & Paid Time Off