Holden Farms strives to be the most progressive, innovative, and collaborative pork producer in the nation. At Holden Farms we pride ourselves on teamwork, personal growth, and opportunity. If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career and enjoy working with animals, check out Holden Farms today!

Title: Nursery 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 including 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, Contract Partners 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 Disability
PTO
Free Hog Annually

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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