Swine Tech Elm Valley

Objective

Follow directions of farm management and protocols to the best of employee's ability for maximum production, efficiency and profit-ability.

• Learn and develop individual skills based on work requirements in the employee's designated work area
• Follow all production protocols and procedures to maximize sow and gilt production & efficiencies
  
  Learn specialized skills necessary for smooth work flow Become a skilled employee in animal husbandry to reduce stress of herd and maximize production
  
  Follow daily task sheets in the department to achieve production targets
  
  Complete production paperwork accurately and timely
• Communicate effectively with area employees and farm management
• Follow task sheets and time frames to stay on task and meet time schedules during the workday
  
  Give daily input to lead person in area on production and animal health concerns
  
  Learn how individual performance affects the finances of the organization and participate with area employees to maximize production and efficiency in areas the employees affect
• Complete production paperwork accurately and on time
• Work with farm management to ensure completion of all work related injury paperwork and participate as necessary in accident investigation
  
  Daily recording of monitored production items

Adhere to all bio-security protocols and give input to lead person in area for items out of compliance

Work with other team employees in designated area to ensure bio-security audit deficiencies are corrected and brought into compliance in a timely basis

Follow all safety procedures and guidelines

Make sure all safety equipment is in place and utilize equipment as required

Learn and utilize accident prevention measures for designated area Consistently monitor animal welfare procedures in designated area

Be aware of area ventilation system and if it is in good working order

Regularly monitor the environment and provide input to lead person in area to achieve optimum comfort for the animals

The facility must be maintained and well kept Complete routine maintenance as assigned on a daily basis

Communicate non-routine repairs to lead in area

Keep gestation area clean and organized

Other duties and projects as assigned by lead person in area and farm management

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Experience:

No Experience Required, 1+ Years Livestock Experience with High School Diploma Preferred

Training:
My Pipestone New Hire Courses

Introduction Animal Welfare Biosecurity Employee  HandbookPQASafety

Additional Position Related My Pipestone Assigned Monthly Animal Welfare, Biosecurity and Safety Topics Annual Safety Refresher Training

Agricultural swine environment in rural area Noise levels that require hearing protection in some areas gestation, farrowing, and small swine care processes

• Standing, walking and ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per day
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting and kneeling
• Frequent use of one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull
• Frequent lifting of objects weighing 3-20 pounds
• Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move
• Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds or requiring up to 100 pounds of force to move with the assistance of another person as needed
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Must be able to print and/or write legibly

Must be able to work weekends and have reliable method of transportation to get to work