Herdsperson - Northfield Farms Job at Holden Farms, Northfield, MN

  • Holden Farms
  • Northfield, MN

Job Description

Holden Farms strives to be the nation's most progressive, innovative, and collaborative pork producer. At Holden Farms, we pride ourselves on teamwork, personal growth, and opportunity. If you seek a challenging and rewarding career and enjoy working with animals, check out Holden Farms today!


Description: Reports to the Sow Farm Manager and is responsible for daily care, health and maintenance for all pigs at designated work site.


Hours: Generally - Monday-Friday 6:30am-4:00pm; times may vary based on business needs

Rotating Weekend and Holiday Schedule Required .

Compensation: Hourly, competitive based on experience, quarterly bonuses, plus we offer an excellent benefits package

Essential Job Functions:
  • Daily pig care
  • Sorting
  • Monthly maintenance, such as cleaning dryer vents, greasing anchor bearings, and bait.
  • Ordering feed
  • Understand and follow for Holden Farms Biosecurity Program
  • Power Washing farrow rooms and hallways.
  • Pig movement.
  • Castration
  • Feeding and checking waters
  • Perform heat detection on sows.
  • Breed sows through artificial insemination.
  • Conduct pregnancy checks.
  • Monitor and treat sows as needed by administering vaccines and medicines.
  • Cleaning facilities and minor maintenance
  • Keeping detailed and accurate records
  • Other site maintenance as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Strong interest in working with animals with a desire to learn and self-develop.
  • Self-motivated team player with a positive attitude
  • Strong prioritization and organizational skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Dependable and able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to frequently bend, reach, squat and kneel.
  • Ability to stand, walk and be on feet for 9+ hrs./day.
Benefits Available for Full-time Positions:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) + Company Contribution
  • Profit Sharing
  • Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability
  • Paid Holidays
  • PTO
  • Free Hog Yearly
  • Much More!
No previous experience working with pigs is required

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Monday to Friday

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