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Job Description

Job Description

Holden Farms strives to be the nation's most progressive, innovative, and collaborative pork producer. At Holden Farms, we pride ourselves on teamwork, personal growth, and opportunity. If you seek a challenging and rewarding career and enjoy working with animals, check out Holden Farms today!

Description : Reports to the Sow Farm Manager and is responsible for daily care, health and maintenance for all pigs at designated work site.

Hours : Generally - Monday-Friday 6 : 30am-4 : 00pm; times may vary based on business needs

Rotating Weekend and Holiday Schedule Required .

Compensation : Hourly, competitive based on experience, quarterly bonuses, plus we offer an excellent benefits package

Essential Job Functions :

• Daily pig care
• Sorting
• Monthly maintenance, such as cleaning dryer vents, greasing anchor bearings, and bait.
• Ordering feed
• Understand and follow for Holden Farms Biosecurity Program
• Power Washing farrow rooms and hallways.
• Pig movement.
• Castration
• Feeding and checking waters
• Perform heat detection on sows.
• Breed sows through artificial insemination.
• Conduct pregnancy checks.
• Monitor and treat sows as needed by administering vaccines and medicines.
• Cleaning facilities and minor maintenance
• Keeping detailed and accurate records
• Other site maintenance as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Benefits Available for Full-time Positions :

No previous experience working with pigs is required .

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.