What are the responsibilities and job description for the Herdsperson position at Holden Farms, Inc?
Holden Farms strives to be the nation's most progressive, innovative, 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: Responsible for daily care, health, and maintenance for all pigs at designated work site.
Essential Job Functions:
- Daily pig care
- Sorting
- Monthly maintenance, such as cleaning dryer vents, greasing anchor bearings, and bait
- Ordering feed
- Other site maintenance as needed
- Keeping detailed and accurate records
- Understand and follow for Holden Farms Biosecurity Program
- Power Washing farrow rooms and hallways
- Pig movement
- Castration
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong interest in working with animals with a desire to learn and self-develop
- Self-motivated team player with a positive attitude
- Strong prioritization and organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Dependable and able to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to lift to 50lbs
- Ability to frequently bend, reach, squat, and kneel
No previous experience working with pigs is required.
