Boar Stud HOD 2 (Hourly)

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Lead the Boar Stud in the daily activities and functions of the Boar stud to produce the highest quality semen services to the sow units.

• Assure the farm is operating at maximum capacity by maintaining efficient animal flows and achieving throughput targets that meet quality expectations.
• Maintain trict adherence to all company policies, including Animal Care, EMS, IPS and BMS.
• Responsible for accurate production data.
• Responsible for proper animal condition and health
• Complete all paperwork required from a boar stud (including feed orders, HR requirements, and production reports)
• Responsible for maintaining Herd Development animal identification systems and boar records.
• Basic Maintenance and upkeep of facilities
• Comply with all MSI components - to include but not limited to: EMS, IPS and Animal Well Being Policies and Procedures
• Deliver semen to designated locations

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.

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.

• 2 years' direct experience in handling livestock and managing animal welfare required.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Certification in department, required.
• Ability to do hard physical labor.
• Strong commitment to teamwork.
• Willingness to shower daily in and out of facility.
• Ability to follow instructions and deal with standardized situations.
• Must be able to work an average 48 hour week, which can vary frequently.
• Weekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed.
• Must be on call to work in emergency situations to include but not limited to, power outages or personnel shortages.
• 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.
• 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.

Provides leadership and guidance to personnel within their department with Manager oversight.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Must be able to tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, odors, and frequently noisy conditions.
• Capable of sitting for extended periods of time.
• Able to travel as needed.

EEO 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.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.