Herdsperson- BW Mega Newtown
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 operations and farm sanitation services for Smithfield's livestock facilities
Domain
Agriculture / Livestock Production
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Animal husbandry basics, livestock handling, physical labor, equipment operation, sanitation protocols, record keeping, pharmaceutical administration
Preferred skills
Previous livestock experience, high school diploma or GED
Technologies
Mowers, tractors, trucks, buses, high-pressure washing equipment
Responsibilities
Feeding, watering, and vaccinating animals; processing piglets (castration, docking, ear notching); sanitizing farm areas; treating sick animals with pharmaceuticals; maintaining production records; assisting with animal movement and facility maintenance.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC