Production Technician Lead

BASIC FUNCTIONS:The Production Technician Lead will assist the Department HOD and other team members in safely carrying out daily responsibilities in the department while adhering to the Company Standard Operating Procedures, for maximum productivity, efficiency and profitability. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Complies with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) to complete all daily tasks effectively and efficiently Ensures and follows the highest level of a safe work environment and work practices Works with team members to ensure cleanliness and sanitation in the work areaComplies with the practices and principals of biosecurity to safeguard the life and health of the swine herd Performs routine tasks assigned by the Department Manager Performs all other duties as assigned by the Farm Manager BreedingAssists in the selection of quality gilts to tag and enter into breeding herdChecks and detects heat on a daily basis to ensure gilts get plenty of exposure to boarsIdentifies and remove gilts in heat, to heat no service row or breed barn Keep detailed records for use in breeding process for improved quantity and quality of productionCare for the welfare of the animals on a daily basis, including feeding, watering, providing health and vaccination treatment, detecting heat, conducting artificial insemination procedures, moving pigs, and power washing following company SOPsComply with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) to complete all daily tasks effectively and efficiently Ensure and follow the highest level of a safe work environment and work practices FarrowingKeep detailed and accurate record used for gilt selection and future breeding activitiesGeneral analysis of progress of sow births and birthing process for assisting in birthing but also for record keeping on performance of sowsKeep and/or review detailed records on both the sows and the offspring to include the detail of each insemination, date the sow farrowed, number of piglets contained in the litter, stillborn, mummies, and total born, performance of the sow's births as well as the traits and characteristics of the pigletComplies with the practices and principals of biosecurity to safeguard the life and health of the swine herdComplies with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) to complete all daily tasks effectively and efficientlyAssists farm manager in conducting performance valuationsConstant monitoring of sows including size, weight, health, food consumption and behavior used in considering efficiency and quality of breeding stockRoutinely care for the welfare of the animals on a daily basis, including monitoring and overseeing the birthing process, and care of baby piglets directly after birthFeeding, watering, vaccinating, assisting with birthing, detecting complications in birthing, monitoring newborns, administer colostrum if necessary, monitor and control piglet temperaturesPiglet processing, such as tattooing, castrating, etc.Movement of sows during pre and post farrowing, record keeping for use in gilt selection and future breedingREQUIREMENTS:Desire to work with pigs, willingness to learn and understand animal behavior, tolerate and willingness to perform animal husbandry tasks on a routine basisMust be available to work 11 of 14 days in a pay cycle, including some weekends and holidaysMust have a solid work history and have ability to provide solid work references EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE:Completion of Carthage System, Production Technician Certification program1 years related experience in swine production MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Ability to stand, walk, kneel, squat and be on feet for up to 10 hours per day Frequent bending, reaching, pulling, lifting - occasionally lifting and pulling up to 100 lbs with assistance of another team member Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Ability to work in noise levels that may require hearing protection in some areasAbility to display a high level of respect to team members and animalsAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Ability to follow directions Ability to work in fast moving environment

Created: 2025-02-11