About the role
Description
Farrowing Lead Objective:
The Farrowing Lead is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the farrowing department, ensuring care of sows and piglets during the farrowing and lactation phases. This role requires strong animal husbandry skills, attention to detail and the ability to lead and train a team to ensure excellent piglet survivability, sow health, and facility cleanliness.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (including but not limited to):
Lead and develop farrowing team
Oversee all activities in the farrowing department, including farrowing, piglet processing, piglet care, and weaning.
Monitor sows closely for signs of farrowing and intervene when necessary
Supervise and train farrowing staff in animal husbandry, standard operating procedures, and biosecurity
Assist with scheduling and workload tasks for farrowing technicians.
Monitor and maintain environmental conditions (temperature, ventilation, cleanliness) in the farrowing rooms.
Ensure timely and proper processing of piglets (e.g., iron shots, tail docking, castration etc.)
Give input to farm manager on production, animal health, and farrowing employee issues
Promote a positive, respectful, and safe work culture
Ensure farrowing paperwork is completed accurately and on time
Ensure employees are properly trained on how to complete paperwork in the farrowing area. Submit production records and corrections on time
Maintain detailed records of farrowing performance, piglet survival, and treatment protocols.
Work with farm management and HR staff to ensure completion of all work-related injury paperwork and participate as necessary in accident investigations
Requirements
Requirements:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience with swine, Preferred
Must have a reliable method of transportation to get to work
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Basic computer skills
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and be part of a weekend rotation schedule.
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
Physical Requirements:
Standing, walking, and ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per day
Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and handling animals
Frequent use of one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull
Indoor livestock environment with exposure to noise, dust, odors, and temperature changes
Frequent lifting of objects weighing 5-20 pounds
Work in both hot and cold environments depending on the season.
Benefits:
Competitive wage based on experience
Health, dental, and vision insurance along with life and short-term disability
Paid time off and holiday pay
Retirement plan option
**Looking to fill positions at multiple farms.**