Boar Stud Farm Technician - Part Time
Company: JBS USA
Location: Umpire
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
The Boar Stud Technician position is Part Time and based out of
our Umpire, AR Boar Stud. This position is responsible for
assisting the farm in meeting production goals while promoting
safety and wellbeing of animals, self, and other team members This
position will focus on semen production, genetics, animal welfare,
and animal handling under direct supervision.This position is
required to adhere at all times to Animal Welfare and Bio-Security
protocols, guidelines, and procedures.Starting Pay =
$18.70Essential Responsibilities:Assisting with boar semen
collection processHandling and administering medication and vaccine
protocolsPerform all required duties in a timely manner as outlined
in the S.O.P (Standard Operating Procedure) and/or supervisor
instructionMaintaining accurate record keeping of productivity,
animal identification
including ear tags, and veterinary productsMust take active role in
safety program including following safety procedures, enforcement
of policy and continued training.Must take active role in
bio-security program including enforcement of policy and continued
training.Must recognize and report any broken or faulty equipment
to their supervisor.Meet company expectations for attendance at
work and punctuality.Follow all rules and procedures from both the
employee handbook and direct rules and procedures from
supervisor.Attend all mandatory meetings and trainingand be willing
to participate and take an active role in system improvement
teams.Maintain a good working relationship with all co-workers.Must
be receptive to constructive criticism by co-workers and
supervisors.Understand and demonstrate farm Bio-Security
RequirementsAchieve PQA+ (Pork Quality Assurance
Training).Understand and demonstrate correct handling techniques at
all timesfor animals of all ages.Understand and demonstrate safe
and efficient power washing techniques (under indirect
supervision).Understand and demonstrate the need for correct
methods of medication handling and storage.Understand and
demonstrate correct methods of euthanasia and dead animal disposal
(incinerator, composting and other forms).Understand and
demonstrate correct methods of treating andvaccinatinganimals of
all ages.Understand and demonstrate all aspects of processing of
pigletsincluding castration.Understand and demonstrate general
housekeeping and sanitation skills (example; laundry, showers,
medication rooms).Understand and demonstrate under direct
supervision artificial insemination protocols
andprocedures.Understand and demonstrate under direct supervision
semen handling, Ensure that all animal welfare procedures are
followed.All other duties as may be assigned.Success
Factors:Willingness to listen and learn.Ability to be a team
player.Able to work in a physically demanding environment.Able to
work weekends and holidays as required.Display
honesty,trustworthinessand dependability at all times.Show pride in
work well done.Berespectfullyof others.Maintain strong work
ethic.Show initiative to seek other work upon completion of a
task.Job Qualifications:Be able to liftin excess of50lbs moving up
to 100 yards daily, be able to lift 15 lbs. repeatedly on a daily
basis from side to side for at least 1 hour. Push and/or pull a
minimum of 500 lbs. in a cart with wheels when required. Squat
tofloor, grip small objects with ease and twist at least 45
degrees.Be capable of repeated actions.Be responsive to visible
signs of animal discomfort.Be responsive to verbal alarms and
sounds of animals.Be able to effectively communicate orally and in
writing with other employees and company contacts.Be able to move,
load and unload animals 600 plus pounds.Be able to walk and stand
for long periods of time on different surfaces including
concrete.Be able to climb in and out of crates and over
obstacles.Be able climb different types of ladders including feed
bin ladders.Be able to maintain balance on all surfaces.Be able to
retain and perform written and spoken instructions.Must not own or
live near any swine. Must not live with anyone who has contact with
swine.Physical Requirements:During summer months outside
temperatures can be over 100 degrees forentirescheduled
workday.During winter months outside temperatures can be below zero
for entire scheduledworkday.During and after heavy rains or
snowfalls the road in and around the farms can become extremely
muddy, snow covered, icy and difficult to maneuver on.During
different job duties the noise inside or outside barns can become
very loud.Will be exposed daily to odors, dusts andgasesthat may be
uncomfortable or hazardous if proper procedures are not
followed.Will be exposed to electrical boxes and electrical
machinery that are not to be entered or repaired by those who are
not certified in basic electrical training and/or lock out tag out
by the Safety Coordinator.Will be exposed daily to procedures that
cause contact with hazardous materials.The applicant who fills this
position will be eligible for the followingcompensation and
benefits: 401(k): Upon working for 1250 hours and one year, you
will be eligible to defer into the JBS 401(k) Plan. The company
match begins after the first year of service and follows the
company vestingEOE/Vet/Disability
Keywords: JBS USA, Rogers , Boar Stud Farm Technician - Part Time, Professions , Umpire, Arkansas
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