Part-Time Baby Pig Midwife

Part-Time Baby Pig Midwife
Friday - Sunday 6am-2:30pm

Company Overview

Tosh Farms is a rapidly growing, family-owned crop and swine production business with over 500 employees. While we are family-owned, we are not a small outfit – we have 3 companies operating under the Tosh Farms – Tosh Farms, Tosh Pork, and Bacon by Gosh. We are the #1 pork producer in the state of Tennessee and top 30 in the United States.

In this role you should expect to:

• Work Friday- Sunday 6am -2:30pm
• Work in a cohesive team environment to provide excellent daily, essential care to swine herd
• Assist with farrowing
• Move animals using safe handling practices
• Load and unload pigs as scheduled
• Provide proactive and responsive care to promote wellness amongst herd
• Adhere to all bio-security standards (ex. showering in and out of facilities)
• Help ensure cleanliness and sanitation of work area
• Champion a Safety Culture
• Follow and adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

What you'll need to succeed in this role:

• At least 18 years of age
• Animal care experience preferred but not required
• Demonstrate independent decision-making skills in a fast-paced work environment
• Attention to detail
• Self-directed
• Dependable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable transportation to get to and from work located in a rural area
• Time management and multitasking

Physical requirements of this role:

• Ability to stand/sit/kneel/bend/stoop/walk for extended periods of time (8-10 hours a day)
• Ability to work in all weather conditions (head and cold)
• Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 30 pounds repeatedly
• Must be able to work around pigs
• Ability to work in dusty environments
• Repetitive use of both hands

Tosh Farms does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.