What are the responsibilities and job description for the Swine Leader - Farrowing position at Confidential?

Looking for a strong leader that enjoys working with pigs and people!

Position Summary: Responsible for daily management of the farrowing department through implementation of established production procedures as well as fulfilling Unit Manager responsibilities in their absence.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Leads weekend crew and during the absence of the Unit Manager.
2. Training and daily follow-up of farrowing staff to follow all Production SOP’s and proper animal husbandry skills to reduce stress of herd and to maximize production.
3. Scheduling and prioritization of daily and weekly tasks and completion of task sheets.
4. Provides daily communication with Manager on production, animal health, and farrowing personnel issues.
5. Power washing and routine maintenance of system.
6. Organize pig flow.
7. Accurate and timely completion of farrowing and wean paperwork.
8. Monitors and maintains appropriate ventilation and room environment.
9. Responsible for data entry and correction of clerical errors.
10. Accurately place feed orders to avoid running short or spoiled feed.
11. Able to identify animals for treatment.
12. Select and load culls and process paperwork accurately.
13. Participates in answering alarm calls and emergency needs at the unit.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Regular, consistent attendance is essential to the function of this position.
2. Work alternating weekend/holiday as scheduled.
3. Follows all bio-security measures according to the Bio-Security Policy.
4. Follows all Animal Welfare policies and practices and informs management of any violations by staff.
5. Follows all safety rules and practices and encourages coworkers to do the same.
6. General farm maintenance.
7. Assist in performance reviews for farrowing staff as requested by Unit Managers.
8. Effectively manage budget hours of department

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

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