Grow/Finish Swine Specialist

Description POSITION SUMMARY Performing general animal husbandry duties to ensure animal comfort, well-being and productivity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

STATEMENT Feed and water animals; clean and disinfect pens; load/unload trucks Examine animals in order to detect symptoms of illness or injury. Administer vaccinations according to health protocol in order to protect animals from diseases. Treat injuries and ailments in sick and/or lame animals according to AMVC policy.

Adjust controls in order to maintain specific building temperatures required for animals' health and safety. Tag animals in order to allow animal identification. Moving animals, while utilizing proper personal protective equipment. Attend meetings and training as required. Monitor ventilation to ensure proper airflow for animals’ comfort.

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATION Detail Oriented

• Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. Organized
• Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic Reliability
• The trait of being dependable and trustworthy. Adequate attendance Responsible
• Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.