As a family company, Schwartz Farms, Inc. is committed to caring for its people and animals by demonstrating the values of humility, care, integrity, discipline and excellence. Known for quality pork production, SFI is a proud advocate of creating opportunities for rural communities with presence in Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota. As a premier pork producer, Schwartz Farms embraces itself for a challenging and rewarding future.

We are seeking individuals who demonstrate these values for a Breeding Specialist Position. As a Breeding Specialist, you can count on becoming not just part of a growing company, but a family.

POSITION OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSE:

The purpose of the Breeding Specialist to perform daily production tasks involved in the breeding process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Specifically, the Breeding Specialist is responsible for the following activities:

Production/Production Scheduling:

Conduct artificial breeding, as directed
Perform daily heat checks on animals and check bred groups for recycles
Perform routine and seasonal vaccinations, as directed
Assist with monthly inventory counts
Perform general feed maintenance on bred and open animals
Ensure a proper animal environment, including but not limited to ventilation, water, and feed
Ensure a clean animal housing environment
Assist in power washing, as assigned
Ensure that SFI training program requirements and procedures are being met and followed
Maintain and follow all SFI bio-security policies and procedures
Exhibit strong teamwork, including working to achieve team goals, embracing new technologies, working on new projects, etc.
Be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 lbs with reasonable accommodation.

Documentation

Assist in maintaining all sow breeding records and documentation on sow removal records, transactions, and treatment records
Maintain PQA certification status

The preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrate Schwartz Farms' values of integrity, respect, excellence and adaptability
Advocate and engage in SFI's animal welfare policy, including promoting animal well-being, remedying circumstances which impede animal care, and properly reporting instances of mistreatment or abuse
Maintain and promote a safe working environment
Additional duties may be assigned as they arise

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:

Weekend and Holiday work rotations as established by Supervisor will be required

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