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HOLDEN FARMS INC

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Garnavillo, Iowa

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Responsible for the daily care, health, and maintenance of pigs, including breeding, feeding, and medical treatments. Duties also include facility cleaning, power washing, and maintaining accurate site records.

Qualifications

You have a strong interest in working with animals and a desire to learn and self-develop. You are a self-motivated team player with strong prioritization and organizational skills, able to work independently with minimal supervision. You must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and be on your feet for 9+ hours a day.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Artificial intelligence

Artificial insemination

Biosecurity

Heat detection

Vaccine administration

Record keeping

Job Description

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

Description: Reports to the Sow Farm Manager and is responsible for daily care, health and maintenance for all pigs at designated work site. 

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

                Rotating Weekend and Holiday Schedule Required.

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

Essential Job Functions: 

  • Daily pig care 
  • Sorting 
  • Monthly maintenance, such as cleaning dryer vents, greasing anchor bearings, and bait.
  • Ordering feed 
  • Understand and follow for Holden Farms Biosecurity Program 
  • Power Washing farrow rooms and hallways.
  • Pig movement. 
  • Castration 
  • Feeding and checking waters
  • Perform heat detection on sows. 
  • Breed sows through artificial insemination.
  • Conduct pregnancy checks.  
  • Monitor and treat sows as needed by administering vaccines and medicines.  
  • Cleaning facilities and minor maintenance 
  • Keeping detailed and accurate records 
  • Other site maintenance as needed.   

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  
  • Strong prioritization and organizational skills 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Dependable and able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to frequently bend, reach, squat and kneel.   
  • Ability to stand, walk and be on feet for 9+ hrs./day. 

Benefits Available for Full-time Positions: 

  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Life Insurance 
  • 401(k) + Company Contribution 
  • Profit Sharing 
  • Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability
  • Paid Holidays
  • 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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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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