GDU Herdsperson

Description: Responsible for daily care, health, and maintenance for all pigs at designated work areas.

Hours: 7 days a week with flexible hours during the day.

Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience, plus we offer an excellent benefits package

Essential Job Duties: Daily pig care includes feeding, watering, and herd health. Maintenance routine such as cleaning dryer vents, greasing anchor bearings and other maintenance tasks, as necessary. Keeping detailed and accurate health records Understanding and following HFI's biosecurity programs. Loading and Unloading animals Responsible for alarm calls Pressure washing and composting.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Excellent communication and managerial skills Self-motivated team player with a positive attitude Ability to train and motivate staff, and colleagues. Proactive and critical thinker with ability to challenge yourself and others. Strong prioritization and organizational skills with excellent time management skills Dependable and able to work with minimal supervision. A passion to acquire an exciting career in the swine industry. Ability to lift up to 50lbs. Ability to stand, walk and be on feet for 8 to 10hrs/day Ability to frequently bend, reach, squat and kneel

Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401(k) + Company Contribution Profit Sharing Paid Holidays Short Term Disability/Long Term DisabilityPTOFree Hog Annually