Author: Haverkamp Brothers

Summary of Position – Operates power washer to clean and disinfect animal production facilities in the surrounding area for HBI.

Responsibilities

• Operate power washer machinery safely and effectively to clean a variety of surfaces
• Maintain established schedule as requested and provide feedback to improve schedule efficiency
• Keep tools and equipment in good repair
• Adhere to all company policies at all times, including Animal Welfare, Biosecurity, and Safety
• Maintain accurate Pre-Wash & Post-Wash records

Requirements

• Individual must be dedicated, goal-oriented, motivated, and able to work effectively as a team member.
• Positive, friendly, and respectful demeanor at all times
• Must be a self-starter that can operate at times unsupervised
• Ability to do basic math (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication)
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Regular, consistent attendance required with flexibility in hours a plus. Might be required to work some weekends
• Valid driver’s license

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds with reasonable accommodation
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, push, pull, bend, kneel, and squat for extended period of time on varied surfaces, and capable of being on their feet for up to 10 hours a day.
• Ability to work in noise levels that may require hearing protection.
• Must possess ambulatory skills sufficient to move throughout the farm
• Must possess good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the use of hands to handle, grasp, or feel objects, tools, controls, or animals.

Email application and/or resume to contactus@haverkampbros.com

JOB SUMMARY: The Office Assistant is responsible for assisting in a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. Duties include providing support to the HR Administrator, assisting in daily office needs.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide general support to employees, foreign and domestic
2. Liaise with HR Administrator on TN program
3. Help with new hire orientations and documents
4. This role includes managing calendars, making travel arrangements, preparing reports, and handling information requests in Spanish and English
5. Ideal candidates are proactive, diligent, and manage their tasks with a high level of accuracy
6. Provide administrative support to executive staff
7. Manage calendars, meetings, and event arrangements
8. Prepare reports, memos, invoices, letters, and other documents
9. Operating office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems
10. Arranging for notification for repairs and maintenance on rentals
11. Translate documents and facilitate communication for staff in designated languages
12. Handle information requests
13. Help with the safety program documentation
14. Printing Safety manuals and Handbooks
15. Help with new hire orientations and documents 
16. Perform clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling safety meetings
17. Transfer data from hard copy to digital databases (HBIU, Metafarms, Excel, etc.)

REQUIREMENTS

1. High-level verbal and written communication skills
2. Proven work experience as an office assistant or similar role
3. Bilingual: Proficient in English and Spanish preferred but not required
4. Excellent MS Office knowledge
5. Outstanding organizational and time management skills
6. Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook in particular)
7. Discretion and confidentiality
8. Individual must be dedicated, goal-oriented, motivated, and able to work effectively as a team member
9. Positive, friendly, and respectful demeanor at all times
10. Regular, consistent attendance is required, with flexibility in hours a plus
11. Keen observation skills to find and accomplish what needs to be done
12. Working knowledge of office equipment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Ability to lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds with reasonable accommodation
2. Ability to sit, stand, walk, push, pull, bend, kneel, and squat for extended periods of time on varied surfaces, and capable of being on their feet for up to 10 hours a day

QUALIFICATIONS

32. High School diploma or GED or an associate’s degree or administrative training
33. Valid Driver’s License
34. Would include smartphone capabilities such as texting, using internet, running apps such as translator apps, and other features such as multimedia in designated language
35. Must be able to adapt and learn quickly on the job
36. Must be able to prioritize and keep on task with limited direct supervision

HBI reserves the right to make any necessary changes to this job description and to request that the Office Assistant perform additional duties as the need arises. These additional requests will be reasonable and respectful of the Office Assistant’s time.

Summary of Position – Transport swine between farms, packing plants, and other destinations and load and unload swine from transport trailer.  This needs to be done in a manner than minimizes stress and injury to swine, in order to deliver a quality animal to the destination and return maximum value to HBI.  CDL required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain transportation rig in a manner that minimizes downtime, prevents breakdowns, and is cost efficient.
• Maintain transport trailer in a manner appropriate to weather conditions that keeps animals comfortable and unlikely to be stressed or injured in transport, loading or unloading.
• Maintain bio-security of load-out farms. Have clean boots, coveralls, & movement aids (boards, rattles, etc.)
• Oversee transportation rig cleaning, dis-infection, and drying of trailer. Report cleaning deficiencies to washout crew or management.

• Arrive at loading destination 15 to 30 minutes before scheduled load-out time and prepare trailer for loading.  (Put bedding down, open or close vents, etc.)
• Work with farm manager or loading crew to load or unload animals with a minimum amount of stress.
• Load and unload animals only as fast as can be done with a minimum amount of stress.  A short load or unload time isn’t as important as providing a healthy, unstressed animal to the destination.
• Communicate with farm managers or loading crews, changes or adjustments in loading or unloading times.
• Communicate problems to management.
• Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Operate in a safe manner while on the road.  Your actions not only reflect on you, but on the company you work for.
• The appearance of your transportation rig also reflects on yourself and us.  Keep it clean when possible.
• Conduct yourself in a positive manner.  Be respectful of others, maintain composure, and work together.   This will truly reflect positively on yourself, your family, and this organization.

Requirements

• Respect and care for all animals is required. We have a zero tolerance policy when it comes to inhumane treatment of our animals.
• Minimum of a Class A CDL Required.
• Knowledge & enforcement of the latest industry biosecurity practices must be observed and enforced throughout the farm.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with ability to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of and ability to follow company policies and procedures precisely
• Positive, friendly, and respectful demeanor at all times
• Regular, consistent attendance required with flexibility in hours.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds

Email application and/or resume to contactus@haverkampbros.com

JOB SUMMARY: Weaned pig care responsible for implementing HBI post weaning care management practices and doing whatever is needed to have pigs thrive and grow.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Ability to lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds with reasonable accommodation
2. Ability to sit, stand, walk, push, pull, bend, kneel, and squat for extended periods of time on varied surfaces, and capable of being on their feet for up to 10 hours a day
3. Ability to work in noise levels that may require hearing protection
4. Must possess ambulatory skills sufficient to move throughout the farm
5. Must possess good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the use of hands to handle, grasp, or feel objects, tools, controls, or animals

REQUIREMENTS
1. Respect and care for all animals is required. We have a zero tolerance policy when it comes to inhumane treatment of our animals. Knowledge & enforcement of the latest industry biosecurity practices must be observed and enforced throughout the farm.
2. Individual must be dedicated, goal-oriented, motivated, and able to work effectively as a team member
3. Positive, friendly, and respectful demeanor at all times
4. Must be a self-starter that can operate unsupervised
5. Previous experience in pork industry desired, but not mandatory
6. Ability to do basic math (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication)
7. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
8. Regular, consistent attendance required with flexibility in hours a plus. Must be willing to work some weekends.
9. Must be able to communicate well with Production Service Reps. and Contract Growers

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Reliable, punctual, efficient, well organized, detail orientated with strong communication skills.
2. Make planned scheduled visits to multiple locations of nursery and wean finish barns on a daily basis
3. Follow S.O.P. and enforce HBI procedures and policies; and detailed orders of Production Service Reps. for the care and management of company owned pigs three weeks to eight weeks of age.
4. Analyzing records
5. Maintain herd health and biosecurity
6. Other duties will include but not limited to:
• Identifying sick pigs and specific disease
• Sorting and treating pigs as needed
• Management of Basic Pig care of feed, water, and environments
• Communication and working with Production Service Reps, growers and other personnel
• Assist Production Service Reps. with preparing barns for wean pigs to arrive
• Must be able to understand and follow protocols for starting procedures of barns and pigs
• Must have basic understanding of swine building ventilation, heaters, and ventilation controls

QUALIFICATIONS
7. High School Diploma
8. Valid Driver’s License
9. Would include Smart phone capabilities
10. Must be able to adapt and learn quickly on the job
11. Must be able to prioritize and keep on task with limited direct supervision

WORKING CONDITIONS
12. Must be accustomed to varied working conditions
13. Must be able to work in confinement hog facilities for extended periods of time.

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with Haverkamp Brothers, an equal opportunity employer.

Email application and resume to contactus@haverkampbros.com

The main goal of this position is as follows:

Work in a Team Effort with HBI Management, Farm Owner, and Farm Employees in the Strategic Planning and Execution of the day to day repairs and maintenance on all company owned and leased assets within our farms.

Physical Requirements

1. Ability to lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds with reasonable accommodation.
2. Ability to sit, stand, walk, push, pull, bend, kneel, and squat for extended periods of time on varied surfaces, and capable of being on their feet for up to 10 hours a day.
3. Ability to work in noise levels that may require hearing protection.
4. Must possess ambulatory skills sufficient to move throughout the farm.
5. Must possess good hand-eye coordination, arm, and hand and finger dexterity, including the use of hands to handle, grasp, or feel objects, tools, controls, or animals.

Responsibilities

1. Perform daily repair and maintenance duties.
2. Routinely report progress to management.
3. Evaluate future facility and equipment requirements, upgrades or replacements.
4. Use best management practices to ensure strong and safe execution in the field.
5. Complete detailed one trip material list and needs for work orders.
6. Diagnose and provide plausible solutions for electrical, ventilation, and other facility challenges that arise throughout the company owned facilities.
7. Complete tasks efficiently, safely and thoroughly with emphasis on a like new result after completion of each project or work order.   
8. Ensure that routine maintenance work is conducted in a manner that safeguards the environment and maintains regulatory compliance.
9. Collaborate and closely align with barn owner, farm manager and staff to consistently and efficiently deliver best in class quality products and workmanship in order to ensure a seamless working relationship.
10. Maintain tools associated with job in working condition and be accountable for inventory of said tools.
11. Promote safe work habits and maintain a safe working environment.
12. Ensure that all the best practices are consistent with commonly accepted standards for animal welfare.
13. Assist with animal movements as needed.

Requirements

1. High School Diploma or GED. Trade School/Associate Degree preferred.
2. One to three years of repair and maintenance experience preferred
3. Have knowledge of operating and servicing equipment, i.e. tractors, backhoes, and ATV’s.
4. Have knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and ventilation systems.
5. Willingness to learn new skills.
6. Must be able to adapt to new and changing technology.
7. Individual must be skilled in organization, planning, and project management
8. General computing and the ability to manage workload through mobile handheld devices.
9. Follow written and verbal instructions as well as have excellent verbal and written communications
10. Ability to Weld, Fabricate, and perform General Carpentry.
11. Work independently, as well as part of a team.
12. Work on rotating weekend shifts.
13. Be “on call”, with-in reasonable limits, to answer questions or give advice to employees. Return voice messages as promptly as possible.
14.  Follow policies outlined in the Employee Handbook
15. Maintain bio-security.
16. Keep costs contained.
17. Environmental Management.  Ensure that all operations are performed in accordance with Best Management Practices determined for cleanliness, manure management, odor control, and animal well-being.
18. Have a comprehensive knowledge of swine building ventilation and ventilation controls.
19. Have a comprehensive knowledge of auto sort scales controls and set-up.
20. Treat all animals in a humane way.

Email application and/or resume to contactus@haverkampbros.com

HBI reserves the right to make any necessary changes to this job description and to request that the Maintenance Employee perform additional duties as the need arises. These additional requests will be reasonable and respectful of the Maintenance employee’s  time.