Farrowing Lead- Full Time
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Job DescriptionESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Lead and develop farrowing team

Train farrowing employees to follow all production protocols and procedures

Monitor employee performance versus protocols to maximize sow production efficiencies

Develop area employees to provide specialized skills necessary for smooth work flow

Train farrowing employees in animal husbandry to reduce stress of herd and maximize production

Maximize the daily tasks of the department to achieve production targets

Complete area paperwork accurately and timely; train farrowing employees in required production paperwork and monitor employee activity for accuracy

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with area employees and farm management

Utilize task sheets and time frames to maintain an organized workday

Utilize consistent monitoring of task schedules for both yourself and farrowing area employees

Give daily input to farm management on production, animal health, and farrowing employee issues

Train farrowing employees on how their personal performance affects the finances of the organization

Ensure farrowing paperwork is completed accurately and on time

Work with farm management to ensure completion of all work related injury paperwork and participate as necessary in accident investigation

Daily recording of monitored production items

Ensure employees are properly trained on how to complete paperwork in the farrowing area. Submit production records and corrections on time

Bio-Security Adherence

Adhere to all bio-security protocols, train farrowing staff on bio-security and monitor employee activity for compliance

Ensure farrowing area bio-security audit deficiencies are corrected and brought into compliance in a timely basis

Safe Working Environment

Follow all safety procedures and guidelines

Teach farrowing area employees safety procedures and monitor employee activity for compliance

Ensure all safety equipment is in place and utilized

Learn accident prevention measures for farrowing area, train farrowing employees and monitor employee activity for compliance

Consistently monitor animal welfare procedures in farrowing area

Ventilation Controls

Monitor and ensure farrowing area ventilation system is in good working order

Regularly monitor the environment to achieve optimum comfort for the animals

Train farrowing area employees to provide regular input to maintain optimum comfort for animals

Facility Maintenance

The facility must be maintained and well kept

Train and direct farrowing staff to complete routine maintenance on a daily basis

Communicate non-routine repairs to farm management

Train, direct and monitor staff to keep farrowing area clean and organized

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS1. Other duties and projects as assigned by farm managementPOSITION SPECIFICATIONSEducation: High School Diploma or GED PreferredExperience: 2+ Years Livestock Experience with High School Diploma PreferredTraining: My Pipestone New Hire Courses

• Introduction
• Animal Welfare
• Biosecurity
• Employee Handbook
• PQA
• Safety

Additional Position Related My Pipestone AssignedMonthly Animal Welfare, Biosecurity and Safety Topics (combined)Annual Safety Refresher TrainingWork Environment: Agricultural swine environment in rural areaNoise levels that require hearing protection in some areasGestation, farrowing, and small swine care processesPhysical Requirements: Standing, walking and ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per dayFrequent bending, reaching, squatting and kneelingFrequent use of one or both hands/arms to grasp or pullFrequent lifting of objects weighing 3-20 poundsOccasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to moveOccasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds or requiring up to 100 pounds of force to move with the assistance of another person as neededAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writingMust be able to print and/or write legiblyAdditionalRequirements: Must be able to work weekendsMust have reliable method of transportation to get to work