Production Technician

PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN 

BASIC FUNCTIONS:
The Production Trainee will assist the farm production team in safely carrying out daily responsibilities in the breeding/farrowing departments while adhering to the Company Standard Operating Procedures for maximum productivity, efficiency and profitability. 

 
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Complies with the practices and principals of biosecurity to safeguard the life and health of the swine herd
-Performs routine tasks assigned by the Head of Department
-Complies with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) to complete all daily tasks effectively and efficiently
-Ensures and follows the highest level of a safe work environment and work practices
-Routinely cares for the welfare of the animals on a daily basis, including feeding, watering, providing health and vaccination treatment, detecting heat, conducting artificial insemination procedures, as well as other animal care assigned
-Routinely cares for the welfare of the animals on a daily basis, including monitoring and overseeing the birthing process, and ensuring the baby pigs are cared for properly, following company SOPs
-Works with team members to ensure cleanliness and sanitation in the work area
-Performs all other duties as assigned by the Farm Manager    

REQUIREMENTS:
-Desire to work with pigs, willingness to learn and understand animal behavior, tolerate and willingness to perform animal husbandry tasks on a routine basis
-Must be available to work 11 of 14 days in a pay cycle, including weekends and holidays
-Must have a solid work history and have ability to provide solid work references   

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to:
-Stand, walk, kneel, squat and be on feet for up to 10 hours per day
-Frequently bend, reach, pull, lift – occasionally lifting and pulling up to 100 lbs with assistance of another team member
-Lift up to 50 lbs
-Work in noise levels that may require hearing protection in some areas
-Display a high level of respect to team members and animals
-Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
-Follow directions
-Work in fast moving environment