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Description:Swine SpecialistJob Status: Full Time/Part Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Department Supervisor

Work Schedule: 45 Hours/Week (full time only) Positions Supervised: None

POSITION SUMMARY

The Swine Specialist is a key member of a team responsible for the daily care and well-being of all animals in order to achieve production goals for the farm.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s):

• Feed and water animals, and clean and disinfect pens and stalls.
• Tag animals in order to allow animal identification
• Moving animals, while utilizing proper personal protective equipment, through the breeding, gestation, and farrowing phases into appropriate rooms and/or pens
• Monitor sows during labor and provide aid during the birthing process.
• Ensure piglets are cared for by following warming box, treatment, and fostering policies.
• Processing piglets by clipping tails, giving shots, and castrating.
• Administer vaccinations according to health protocol in order to protect animals from diseases.
• Identify animals that are of age and weight to be weaned and transported to customers.
• Observe animals in heat in order to detect approach of estrus.
• Artificially inseminate sows.
• Maintain accurate records for animal identification, breeding, farrowing, treatment procedures.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required.
• Adhere to all Biosecurity policies and protocols to ensure the health of the animals.
• Monitor ventilation to ensure proper airflow for animals’ comfort.
• Maintain proper hygiene in facilities.
• Minor repairs to equipment, buildings, stalls, and pens.
• Any other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Aflac

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POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

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 method of performing a task.

Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy. Attendance is required.

Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.

Adaptability – Flexibility to adjust task(s) and/or schedule based on needs of the day.

Physical Demands Lift/Carry

Stand C (Constantly) 10 lbs or less F (Frequently)

Walk C (Constantly) 11-20 lbs F (Frequently)

Sit 0 (Occasionally) 21-50 lbs F (Frequently)

Handling / Fingering C (Constantly) 51-100 lbs 0 (Occasionally)

Reach Outward F (Frequently) Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Reach Above Shoulder F (Frequently) Push/Pull

Climb 0 (Occasionally) 12 lbs or less F (Frequently)

Crawl N (Not Applicable) 13-25 lbs 0 (Occasionally)

Squat or Kneel 0 (Occasionally) 26-40 lbs 0 (Occasionally)

Bend F (Frequently) 41 100 lbs 0 (Occasionally)

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+,hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% to 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

AMVC has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and AMVC reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as AMVC may deem appropriate. By signing this form the employee agrees that they are able to perform these functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

AMVC Management Services, a divisifed swine management company, has been managing swine farms for over 25 years. We're a growing company with positions available across the United States. From production management to hands-on swine production, we have openings for passionate, innovative and hard-working individuals. Contact us today to apply!