Sow Farm Manager in Training

At Waukon Feed Ranch, agriculture and family are the roots of our business. Our mission is to
grow and develop our customers, employees, and community through providing products and
services needed for a vibrant rural economy. The Farm MIT contributes to our mission by
providing leadership and direction for barn employees, providing care for pigs, and producing a
quality meat product right in our rural community that feeds the world.

As a Farm MIT, a typical day may include the following:

• Work closely with a current farm manager or production supervisor to learn the ins and
outs of managing a sow farm
• Take initiative to learn how to oversee all sections of the sow farm including all areas of
breeding and farrowing, management of employees, understanding of barn operations
• Provide leadership for the farm staff, scheduling of farm staff, delegation of work
assignments
• Shipping and receiving animals
• Heat checking and breeding sows and gilts
• Assisting with the birthing process of sows and gilts and caring for piglets
• Cleaning facilities including power-washing
• Keeping detailed, accurate records that comply with Holden Farms
• Ensuring all animals are receiving proper feed, water, and ventilation
• Understand and follow WFR’s biosecurity protocol, must shower in and out
• Work an early morning to mid afternoon shift, schedule specific to each farm

This job might be for you if:

• You have strong leadership and people skills
• You put animal welfare at the forefront, making sure all animals are well taken care of
• You like to be physically active and can be on feet for 8 to 10 hours a day
• You are punctual, dependable, and ethical
• You communicate well both written and verbally
• You are able to lead a diverse team of 5 to 16 people
• You are able to work rotating weekends and holidays to make sure the livestock are
cared for

To apply:

• Fill out an application at www.waukonfeedranch.com/employmentapp or in person at
615 Old Highway 9, Waukon, IA