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Assists other Herd Technicians in routine animal care and general farm tasks to ensure the welfare/well-being of the animals. Tasks include farm sanitation, animal removal, and animal movement. Employees may operate mowers, tractors, and other farm equipment as directed. Maybe in training for an advanced Herd Technician designation. The Herdsperson position will also provide for the care of all animals at the designated work site, particularly their health, and growth.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Follow the safety requirements mandated by the client.
• Learn, understand, and implement all policies and procedures that relate to Bio-security.
• Abide by all company policies, procedures, and guidelines as directed by farm leadership.
• Flexibility with a willingness to change plans according to the direction of the farm leadership.
• Work as a team player by accomplishing daily department work requirements and farm goals.
• Assist in moving animals and maintaining efficient animal flows.
• Sanitize and wash multiple areas on the farm using high-pressure equipment.
• Feed, water, vaccinate and perform general animal husbandry tasks including basic veterinary procedures.
• Process piglets, which include: Injecting medications, castrating, docking tails, and ear notching.
• Maintain accurate product information and update all department records as required.
• Treat sick animals with a variety of pharmaceuticals by injection, oral application, and/or other methods as required.
• Follow the Standard Operation Procedures, Production Manuals, or Appropriate Training Guides as required.
• Assist with facility and equipment maintenance.
• Assist with maintaining barn, office cleanliness, and laundry duties.
• Follow the Company’s animal welfare policies and procedures including providing a physical environment that meets the animal’s needs, providing access to adequate water and high-quality feed, providing humane treatment of the animals, providing identification and appropriate treatment of animals in need of health care and following the guidelines for euthanasia.
• Responsible for complying with all environmental laws and procedures.
• Report all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor.
• Read and understand the company’s emergency notification process and how it applies to their specific worksite.

Qualifications

• Previous livestock handling is helpful.
• Ability to do hard physical labor.
• Strong Commitment to teamwork.
• Willingness to shower daily in and out of the facility.
• Ability to follow instructions and deal with standardized situations.
• Must be able to work an average 48-hour workweek, which can vary frequently.
• Weekend, evening, and holiday work is required as needed.
• Must be on call for emergency situations to include but not limited to, power outages or personnel shortages.

Job Specifications:

• 14.00 USD per hour.
• Location: North Carolina, U.S.
• 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. 12 days on, 2 days off every other weekend.
• Between 48 to 50 hours a week of work.
• TN Visa process.
• Individual Medical Insurance, Dental, and Vision.
• Paid time off.
• Workers compensation insurance.
• The first 3 months of housing are free and then discounting housing at $100 per month.
• One flight ticket to the U.S.
• $250 stipend for one-time grocery shopping.
• Transportation for the first 2 months of employment.
• IRA Simple Plan after working for 1 year.

Growth opportunity:

• Opportunity to grow with the company as a farm manager, area manager, and/or division manager.
• Training will be provided.
• The company provides all of the work tools.

Job Requirements:

• At least 2 years of experience breeding hogs.
• Mexican passport with at least 1.5 years of validity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Breeding, Animal Scientist, Poultry Scientist, Veterinarian, Zoologist, or related field.
• Cedula professional on hand (not in process). In the case of having studied abroad, the diploma is translated into English.
• Titulo Universitario on hand (not in process). In the case of having studied abroad, the diploma is translated into English.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proficient in English.
• No previous immigration issues such as deportation or visa rejections.