Livestock Care Specialist

3 weeks ago


Mount Erie, Illinois, United States Smithfield Foods Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated individual to join our team as a Herdsperson at Smithfield Foods. As a key member of our farm operations team, you will be responsible for ensuring the health, well-being, and productivity of our livestock.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in routine animal care and general farm tasks to ensure the welfare and well-being of the animals.
  • Feed, water, vaccinate, and perform general animal husbandry tasks, including basic veterinary procedures.
  • Maintain accurate production information and update all department records as required.
  • Treat sick animals with a variety of pharmaceuticals by injection, oral application, and/or other methods as required.
  • Follow the Company's animal welfare policies and procedures, including providing a physical environment that meets the animal's needs, providing access to adequate water and high-quality feed, and providing humane treatment of the animals.
Requirements
  • High School diploma or GED preferred.
  • Previous livestock handling experience helpful.
  • Ability to do hard physical labor.
  • Strong commitment to teamwork.
  • Willingness to shower daily in and out of facility.
  • Ability to follow instructions and deal with standardized situations.
  • Must be able to work an average 48-hour work week, which can vary frequently.
  • Weekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed.
  • Must be on call for emergency situations, including but not limited to, power outages or personnel shortages.
Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

  • Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
  • Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual, or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.



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