Farrowing Lead

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HOLDEN FARMS INC

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Garnavillo, Iowa

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Farrowing Lead provides leadership to the barn team to ensure farm goals are met while overseeing the daily care and health of sows and piglets. Responsibilities include monitoring farrowing, performing piglet processing, maintaining biosecurity standards, and keeping accurate production records.

Qualifications

You have a strong interest in working with animals and a desire to learn, coupled with the ability to lead others in high-demand situations. You are a self-motivated team player with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and perform physically demanding tasks.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Animal Husbandry

Sow and Piglet Care

Vaccine Administration

Medication Administration

Piglet Processing

Biosecurity Protocols

Record Keeping

Power Washing

Job Description

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: Farrow Lead 

Description: Farrow Lead reports to Sow Farm Manager and provides leadership to Farrow Barn team members to reach farm and company goals. 

Hours: Generally - Monday-Friday 6:30am-4:00pm; times may vary based on business needs 

Every Other Weekend and Holiday Schedule Required

Compensation: Hourly, competitive based on experience, quarterly bonuses, plus we offer an excellent benefits package

Essential Job Functions: 

  • Communicate and promote Holden Farm’s core values and goals to employees
  • Provide leadership to Farrow Barn team members and assist in new hire training 
  • Assist Farm Manager in implementation of new ideas, and changes to obtain desired results 
  • Caring for and handling of sows and piglets 
  • Feeding and checking waters
  • Monitor and assist sows during farrowing 
  • Provide Day 1 Care for piglets i.e. monitor and ensure newborns receive colostrum, clean piglets and adjust heat lamps 
  • Monitor and treat sows as needed by administering vaccines and medicines
  • Perform piglet processing duties, such as, tattooing, clipping tails, castrating, and giving iron shots 
  • Cleaning facilities and power washing (prepare rooms, wash, and set up) 
  • Pre-Farrow/Post Farrow sow movements, and shipping/receiving of animals 
  • Keeping detailed and accurate records 
  • Understand and follow Holden Farms Biosecurity Program 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

  • Strong interest in working with animals with a desire to learn and self-develop 
  • Self-motivated team player with a positive attitude 
  • Ability to lead others in high demand situations 
  • 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 8 to 10hrs/day 
  • Ability to frequently bend, reach, squat and kneel
  • Must have reliable transportation 

Benefits: 

  • Medical and Dental
  • Life Insurance 
  • 401(k) + Company Contribution 
  • Profit Sharing 
  • Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability
  • Paid Holidays
  • PTO 
  • Free Hog Yearly 
  • Much More!

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HOLDEN FARMS INC

The Holden family has been farming in Northfield, Minnesota, since our great-grandfather John Holden and his family moved here in 1876. From John Holden to our grandparents William and Mathilda Holden, to our parents Howard and Evelyn Holden, to our family today, one thing has remained constant: a dedication to hard work, honesty, and respect for the people, land and animals with which we work.
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