Wean Pig Specialist

Overview

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

Description: As a Wean Pig Specialist, you report to Nursery Division Supervisor and are responsible to oversee multiple independently run swine nursery sites across Southern MN and Northern Iowa.

Hours: Generally - Monday-Friday 7:00am-5:00pm; times may vary based on business needs

Compensation:Salary, competitive based on experience, plus we offer an excellent benefits package

• Interface with Holden Farms Contract Partners to implement and manage Holden Farms protocols and standards at sites.
• Visit assigned nurseries once a day and walk pens with grower.
• Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with Contract Partners/Growers
• Check and ensure all waters, feeders, controllers, and ventilation systems are working in compliance with standards.
• Responsible for ensuring feed budgets are followed.
• Implement and manage biosecurity standards at farm sites.
• Oversee health of herd, and train growers how to identify treatments and pigs that require extra care.
• Address and enforce any issues that are out of compliance with Contract Partners
• Maintain regular communication with Contract Growers, Truckers, HFI staff, Feed Mills, and HFI Veterinarians through phone, email, fax, and text.
• Must have Valid Driver’s License, and reliable vehicle for transportation.
• Support Contract Partners/Growers start weaning of pigs.

• Strong interest in working with animals with a desire to learn and self-develop.
• Proficient with Computers, Smart Phones, and Microsoft Office:
  Word/Excel/Outlook
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Dependable and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk and be on feet for 5 to 8hrs/day.
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, squat and kneel
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) + Company Contribution
• Profit Sharing
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Much More!

No previous experience working with pigs required - APPLY TODAY!

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.