Sow Farm HOD 2 (FARROWING) Farm 31111 Faison, NC

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Compensation $21.10 Hourly.

The Sow Farm HOD directs the daily operation of the farm breeding or farrowing department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, scheduling and assigning tasks to meet production goals, staff development / training, animal and human health and welfare. The Sow Farm HOD knows and performs all department functions / tasks personally and through subordinates. The Head of Department position will also provide for the care of all animals at the designated work site, particularly their health, growth, and breeding.

Core Responsibilities

• Abides by all company policies, procedures and guidelines as directed by farm leadership.
• Ensures the day-to-day activities and processes are scheduled / performed according to standard procedures / policies in company technical manuals and relevant company documentation.
• Trains and monitors subordinate performance and provides appropriate coaching.
• Maintains equipment and environment in all section barns, at all times. Identifies all inconsistencies and immediately rectifies them.
• Manages, monitors and controls feed inventory at all times to satisfy animal requirements and to minimize waste. Manages day-to-day inventory procedures for the section and practices standard inventory control initiatives.
• Maintains accurate production information and update all department records as required.
• Treats sick animals with a variety of pharmaceuticals by injection, oral application, and / or other methods as required.
• Follows the Standard Operating Procedures, Production Manuals, or Appropriate Training Guides as required.
• Follows 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 to include proper disposal of animals.
• Responsible for complying with all environmental laws and procedures and report any issues immediately to the supervisor.
• Responsible for understanding all safety requirements of the job and ensuring their employee's compliance with the safety requirements.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions .

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provides leadership and guidance to personnel within their department with Manager oversight

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics & physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Relocation Package Available

Yes

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.