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If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now! Your Opportunity Compensation $17.00 Hourly. Valid driver's license and acceptable MVR required. Responsible for selection of proper numbers and quality of replacement gilts on contract owned facilities. Also includes loading gilts and applying vaccinations.Core Responsibility Able to identify quality animals to be utilized as breeding stock.Must be professional when communicating to contract growers and management.Responsible for maintaining the equipment used in daily operations.Follow all biosecurity policies and procedures set forth by Smithfield Midwest Region.Insures proper handling of animals in compliance with Smithfield Department SOP's, BMS, SIPS, EMS and PQA programs.Must be able to work effectively in pairs and independently with minimal supervisionMust be able to consistently achieve an average of 2% defects or less on gilts selectedMust understand and follow all loading procedures set forth by Smithfield MW Region.Responsible for collecting samples and following sample procedures.Follow vaccination protocol set forth by Health Services.Responsible for being in compliance with all environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield subscribes.Evaluate health and quality of animals and alert management of problems, including soundness scoring.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned. QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.High school diploma or general education degree (GED)Valid driver's license and acceptable MVR required.Must successfully pass all Safety Training and MS Competency tests.Must be able to report to work on time at designated work site. - PQA certifiedAbility to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.Work Environment and Physical Demands The work environment characteristics & physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Must be able to frequently climb over, under, and around penning.Must be able to lift 50 lbs on a limited basis.Must be able to occasionally work in situations in a leaned-over or squatted position.Must be supportive of the mission of raising swine for human consumption of high-quality pork products. -Must be able to tolerate and willing to learn and perform the following tasks: euthanasia, castration, vaccinations, piglet processing, ear tagging for identification, taking blood samples and other procedures normal to animal husbandry.Must be able to tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, odors, and frequently noisy conditions. Relocation Package Available No Eligible for Company Vehicle NoEEO Information Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

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