Herdsperson Job at HOLDEN FARMS INC, Farmington, MN

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  • HOLDEN FARMS INC
  • Farmington, MN

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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

Title: Boar Stud herdsman - Part Time

Description: Boar stud herdsman reports to Boar Stud Manager and is responsible for semen collection, daily care, health and maintenance for all boars in designated work site.

Hours: Generally - Monday-Friday 5:30am-9:30am; times may vary based on business needs

Compensation: $15.25/ hour

Essential Job Functions:

  • Caring for and handling of boars
  • Collect semen from boars, based on EBV criteria
  • Daily animal movement
  • Feeding and checking waters
  • Routine training of new boars
  • Aid in loading culls, unloading of new animals
  • Monitor and treat boars as needed by administering vaccines and medicines
  • Cleaning facilities and minor maintenance
  • Keeping detailed and accurate records
  • Understand and follow Holden Farms Biosecurity Program
  • Help in other areas of the farm as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Strong interest in working with animals with a desire to learn and self-develop
  • Detailed oriented and meticulous
  • Ability to always work calmly with animals
  • Self-motivated team player with a positive attitude
  • ability to do basic math - adding, subtracting, dividing and multiplying
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Dependable and able to work with minimal supervision
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs
  • Ability to stand, walk and be on feet for 4+ hrs./day
  • Ability to frequently bend, reach, squat and kneel
  • Must have reliable transportation
Benefits:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) + Company Contribution
  • Profit Sharing
  • Paid Holidays
  • Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability
  • 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

Temporary work, Part time, Monday to Friday,

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