Job description
Job Locations: US-NC-LAURINBURG Your Opportunity:
About Smithfield Foods:
Responsible for selection of proper numbers and quality of replacement gilts on contract owned facilities. Also includes loading gilts and applying vaccinations.
*** Must have Driver's License and clean MVR required***
Core Responsibilities:
- Able to identify quality animals to be utilized as breeding stock.
- Must be professional when communicating to contract growers and management.
- Responsible for maintaining the equipment used in daily operations.
- Follow all Bio-Security policies and procedures set forth by Smithfield MW Region.
- Insures proper handling of animals in compliance with Smithfield Department SOP’s, BMS, SIPS, EMS and PQA programs.
- Must be able to work effectively in pairs and independently with minimal supervision
- Must be able to consistently achieve an average of 2% defects or less on gilts selected
- Must understand and follow all loading procedures set forth by Smithfield MW Region.
- Responsible for collecting samples and following sample procedures.
- Follow vaccination protocol set forth by Health Services.
- Responsible for being in compliance with all environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield subscribes.
- Evaluate health and quality of animals and alert management of problems, including soundness scoring
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR required.
- Must successfully pass all Safety Training and MS Competency tests
- Must be able to report to work on time at designated work site.
- PQA certified
- Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
The work environment characteristics & physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to frequently climb over, under, and around penning.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs on a limited basis.
- Must be able to occasionally work in situations in a leaned-over or squatted position.
- Must be supportive of the mission of raising swine for human consumption of high-quality pork products.
- Must be able to tolerate and willing to learn and perform the following tasks: euthanasia, castration, vaccinations, piglet processing, ear tagging for identification, taking blood samples and other procedures normal to animal husbandry.
- Must be able to tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, odors, and frequently noisy conditions.
To learn more about Smithfield’s benefits, visit smithfieldfoods.com/careerbenefits.
PEOPLE MATTER
More than 63,000 employees globally drive our success. We strive to create a fair, ethical and rewarding work environment.
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Working at Smithfield isn't just a job – it's the foundation for a lifelong career with training designed to help you advance professionally.
BENEFITS
Our people matter. That's why we offer excellent, comprehensive benefits packages to our full-time employees. Also, education benefits available to full and part-time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment
SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE
Sustainability is ingrained in our culture and guides how we operate. We believe in innovating for the future.
About Smithfield Foods:
Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly®" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
EEO/AA Information:
Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.
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