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Farrowing Lead II - Multiple Openings

The Clemens Food Group
2 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Morris, Pennsylvania, United States
Rowing

company:  Country View Family Farms LLC d/b/a Clemens Food Group

TITLE:                       
Farrowing Lead II

Duties:  Monitor the barn environment including ventilation, electronic feed system, and watering systems checklists. Oversee the health of the barn including monitoring and assisting sows in farrowing, sow and piglet care and condition, wean placement, fall behind, nurse on and nurse off management. Oversee and administer treatments and vaccinations for sows and piglets. Oversee wean piglet quality. Manage Day 1 Care. Oversee farrowing room set up, initial inspections, create management and pit maintenance. Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Utilize Continuous Improvement tools. Manage all aspects of the performance of the farrowing team including training, overseeing daily task assignments and time management. Manage all documentation requirements of farrowing barn including wean paperwork, farrowing record keeping, and Pig Knows reporting. Hold team members accountable for farrowing activities, company policies and key expectations. Ensure animal handing and welfare policies are well implemented and adhered to.

SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday

SALARY:       $66,186 /per year

Duties:                   

  • Monitor the barn environment including ventilation, electronic feed system, and watering systems checklists.
  • Oversee the health of the barn including monitoring and assisting sows in farrowing, sow and piglet care and condition, wean placement, fall behind, nurse on and nurse off management.
  • Oversee and administer treatments and vaccinations for sows and piglets.
  • Oversee wean piglet quality.
  • Manage Day 1 Care.
  • Oversee farrowing room set up, initial inspections, create management and pit maintenance.
  • Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
  • Utilize Continuous Improvement tools.
  • Manage all aspects of the performance of the farrowing team including training, overseeing daily task assignments and time management.
  • Manage all documentation requirements of farrowing barn including wean paperwork, farrowing record keeping, and Pig Knows reporting.
  • Hold team members accountable for farrowing activities, company policies and key expectations.
  • Ensure animal handing and welfare policies are well implemented and adhered to.

SCHEDULE:              

40 hours per week, Monday through Friday

 

LOCATION:             

Country View Family Farms LLC d/b/a Clemens Food Group, 530 Granger Lane, Morris, PA  16983

 

REQUIREMENTS:  

Main Education and Experience:  Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering, Veterinary Science, Veterinary Medicine, Sustainable Development, or related field of study or related field of study and six (6) months of experience as a Swine Herdsperson, Veterinarian, Veterinary Assistant, Farm Assistant, Agricultural Manager, Farrowing Technician, Breeding Lead, Animal Care Specialist, or related role where required experience gained.

Special Skills:  Also requires experience in the following:

  • Livestock management.
  • Meet all bio-security requirements as outlined by Animal Care policy/ procedure.
  • Knowledge of Animal Welfare requirements.
  • Ability to tolerate a barn environment, which may include animal dander, manure, dust, blood, odors and frequently noisy conditions.
  • Tracking born alive, pre-wean mortality, and wean pigs per sow metrics.
  • Implementing Farrowing practices to support herd health and sow production requirements.

 

CONTACT:  To apply, send resume to John Breon at jbreon@cvff.com and reference job title and location.

 

 

Agency Statement:

 

Clemens Food Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.

 

EEO Statement:

 

It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.