Herdsperson - Farm 76811
Core
Assists herd technicians in routine animal care, farm sanitation, and general livestock management to ensure animal welfare and production efficiency.
Role type
Entry-level livestock handler (herdsperson)
Builds
Daily animal care routines, farm sanitation, and production records for a pig farming operation
Domain
Agriculture / Livestock Production
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Animal husbandry, livestock handling, physical labor, equipment operation, pharmaceutical administration, record keeping, biosecurity compliance
Preferred skills
Previous livestock experience, high school diploma or GED
Technologies
Mowers, tractors, trucks, buses, high-pressure washing equipment
Responsibilities
Feed, water, vaccinate, and perform basic veterinary procedures on animals; sanitize farm areas and wash equipment; process piglets (medication, castration, docking, ear notching); maintain accurate production records; assist with facility and equipment maintenance; comply with animal welfare and environmental safety policies.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC