What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Sow Herdsman - Martin - WEEKENDS ONLY position at Tosh Farms?
Part-Time Sow Herdsman - Martin - WEEKENDS ONLY
Tosh Farms is a rapidly growing, family-owned crop and swine production business with over 550 employees in Tennessee and Kentucky. While we are family-owned we are not a small outfit - we are three companies operating under the Tosh Farms umbrella.
As part of that growth, we are looking for a compassionate, energetic, and committed individual to join us in providing the best care to our swine herd. This position will require you to work ~16 hours every weekend.
It is an exciting time to be a part of the Tosh team - supporting the largest hog operation in TN where you will be part of something bigger - helping feed the world!
In this role you should expect to:
- Work in a cohesive team environment to provide excellent daily, essential care to swine herd
- Assist with farrowing, breeding and gestation
- 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
- Work weekend and holiday hours as required
- Champion a Safety culture
- Follow all company policy and procedures
- Carry out other duties as assigned
- Work 30 hours or less per week, but at least 16 hours every weekend
What you'll need to succeed in this role:
- Animal care experience preferred but not required
- Work under limited supervision
- Demonstrate independent decision-making skills in a fast-paced work environment
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Reliable and dependable transportation to get to and from work located in a rural area
- Able to work weekends and holidays
Physical requirements of this role:
- Ability to stand/kneel/bend/stoop/walk for extended periods of time (8-10 hours a day)
- Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 30 lbs frequently
- Must be able to work around pigs
- Must be able to work in dusty environments and extreme hot/cold conditions
What's in it for you:
- Rewarding opportunities in a growing company where your contributions are recognized
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.
