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Title: Boar Stud Herdsperson - Full Time

Description: Boar stud herdsman reports to Boar Stud Manager and is responsible for semen collection, daily care, health and maintenance for all boars in designated work site.

Hours: Generally - Monday-Friday 6:00a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; times may vary based on business needs

Compensation: $15.25/ hour

Essential Job Functions:

Caring for and handling of boars
Collect semen from boars, based on EBV criteria
Daily animal movement
Feeding and checking waters
Routine training of new boars
Aid in loading culls, unloading of new animals
Monitor and treat boars as needed by administering vaccines and medicines
Cleaning facilities and minor maintenance
Keeping detailed and accurate records
Understand and follow Holden Farms Biosecurity Program
Help in other areas of the farm as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong interest in working with animals with a desire to learn and self-develop
Detailed oriented and meticulous
Ability to always work calmly with animals
Self-motivated team player with a positive attitude
ability to do basic math - adding, subtracting, dividing and multiplying
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Dependable and able to work with minimal supervision
Ability to lift up to 50lbs
Ability to stand, walk and be on feet for 4+ hrs./day
Ability to frequently bend, reach, squat and kneel
Must have reliable transportation

Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) + Company Contribution
Profit Sharing
Paid Holidays
Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability
PTO
Free Hog Yearly
Much More!
No previous experience working with pigs is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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