Author: Haverkamp Brothers

Summary of Position – Provides daily care to sows and piglets following Haverkamp Bros. standard operating procedures (SOP’s) as a team member of the farrowing department.

Responsibilities

• Daily animal care/feeding
• Assist farrowing sows and attend to newborn piglets
• Process piglets according to company protocols
• Maintain & monitor overall animal health, care, and treatment by PQA+ standards
• Maintain proper barn environment through proper ventilation protocols
• Adhere to all company policies at all times, including Animal Welfare, Biosecurity, and Safety
• Maintain accurate production records
• Move animals using safe handling practices
• General facility cleaning, maintenance, and hygiene including power washing/disinfecting barns after weaning, performing laundry, and office cleaning duties

Requirements

• Respect and care for all animals is required.

Summary of Position – Oversee the employees and department leads to ensure that all daily responsibilities/tasks are performed and all animals are well taken care of.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health and welfare of all animals in terms of nutrition, medication, and environment
• Communicate with veterinarian on a regular basis
• Coordinate overall animal flow and understand its effect on production
• Perform regular employee management, problem solving, and administrative duties (i.e.