Farm Tech (Breeding Gestation)SIGN ON BONUS 2,500.00 (Savonburg, KS, US, 66772)
Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into it's second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.
Summary
- To maximize the productivity of the breeding herd by making quality matings and meeting breeding targets
- Ensure that ALL animals across the farm have received proper feed, water, ventilation, and bedding on a daily basis, and 100% of all NR protocol and guidelines are followed
- Assist with all other aspects of the farm to ensure farm goals and targets are met and tasks are completed on a daily basic.
Sign On Bonus $2,500.00
Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Maintain a clean / orderly appearance around breeding area and office
- Protect health and safety of staff and humane treatment of animals
- Provide and enter accurate production data in Maximus
- Properly carry out the breeding protocol
- Recognize the importance of animal comfort and good hygiene
- Properly handle and manage semen
- Recognize and manage special situations that require special attention or treatment
- Anticipate and prevent problems rather than allowing problems to develop and progress and then reacting to them
- Make seasonally appropriate adjustments such as ventilation, bedding, and sprinklers
- Maintenance and cleaning of waters, feeders, and pens
- Notifies and discusses openly with management any problems, concerns or questions
- Conserves farm resources such as supplies, equipment and time
- Promotes cooperation within the unit and contributes to adequate staffing
- Communicates openly and freely with others.
Minimum Education
- Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience Requirements
- Experience working with and caring for livestock
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Ability to lead by example, and work with a team of 2-5 people
- Ability to problem solve, be a critical thinker, goal oriented, and a team player
Experience Preferred
Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements
- Must be able to stand and walk on concrete floors up to 10 hours a day.
- Will be exposed to ambient air temperatures at times throughout the day.
- Will be exposed to dust, animal dander, odor, and noise.
- Ability to properly and safely handle breeding stock weighing up to 600 pounds.
- Work may include lifting (up to 50 lbs), reaching, bending, and kneeling.
- Ability to operate high pressure washing equipment for extended periods of time.
- Will be around and may be asked to operate skid steers, tractors, or other farm machinery.
- Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.
- Normal working hours are 45-50 hours per week, at times more in order to get the job done.
- Rotations are required for weekends and holidays.
Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.