Job DescriptionESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (other duties as assigned)
- Work directly with swine wean to market production and livestock producers to provide support and industry expertise.
- Conduct site visits to ensure proper care to animals and site management is occurring. Evaluate, educate, and document findings.
- Monitor overall health and production of pigs and communicate with client, herd veterinarian, and additional necessary parties.
- Troubleshoot and educate the site managers to manage the environment and the environmental controls.
- Foster effective relationships with internal and external customers.
- Execute and implement strategies to achieve production and economic goals of the client and the company.
- Including but not limited to production performance, pig flow, marketing, revenue, and cost management.
- Execute and implement Pipestone's animal welfare, bio-security, and safety policies and procedures to ensure core values of Pipestone are maintained.
- Understand daily production numbers and the factors that are impactful.
POSITION SPECIFICATIONSEducation:2 or 4 year degree preferredExperience:4-5 years of swine production experienceWork 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 writingAbility to attend and participate in meetings of various lengthsAdditional Requirements:Must live no further than 30 minute driving distance from farm being managedMust be able to work every 3rd weekendMust have valid driver's license and reliable transportation to get to work and attend meetings