Production Intern - Timberwolf PT

Objective: Follow directions of farm management and protocols to the best of employee's ability for maximum production, efficiency and profit-ability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Learn and develop individual skills based on work requirements in the employee's designated work area

Follow all production protocols and procedures to maximize sow and gilt production & efficiencies

Learn specialized skills necessary for smooth work flow

Become a skilled employee in animal husbandry to reduce stress of herd and maximize production

Follow daily task sheets in the department to achieve production targets

Complete production paperwork accurately and timely

Communicate effectively with area employees and farm management

Follow task sheets and time frames to stay on task and meet time schedules during the workday

Give daily input to lead person in area on production and animal health concerns

Learn how individual performance affects the finances of the organization and participate with area employees to maximize production and efficiency in areas the employees affect

Complete production paperwork accurately and on time

Work with farm management to ensure completion of all work-related injury paperwork and participate as necessary in accident investigation

Daily recording of monitored production items

Bio-Security Adherence

Adhere to all bio-security protocols and give input to lead person in area for items out of compliance

Work with other team employees in designated area to ensure bio-security audit deficiencies are corrected and brought into compliance in a timely basis

Safe Working Environment

Follow all safety procedures and guidelines

Make sure all safety equipment is in place and utilize equipment as required

Learn and utilize accident prevention measures for designated area

Consistently monitor animal welfare procedures in designated area

Ventilation Controls

Be aware of area ventilation system and if it is in good working order

Regularly monitor the environment and provide input to lead person in area to achieve optimum comfort for the animals

Facility Maintenance

The facility must be maintained and well kept

Complete routine maintenance as assigned on a daily basis

Communicate non-routine repairs to lead in area

Keep gestation area clean and organized MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Other duties and projects as assigned by lead person in area and farm management