Wean Finish Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

As a family company, Schwartz Farms, Inc. is committed to caring for its people and animals by demonstrating the values of humility, care, integrity, discipline and excellence. Known for quality pork production, SFI is a proud advocate of creating opportunities for rural communities with presence in Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota. As a premier pork producer, Schwartz Farms embraces itself for a challenging and rewarding future. POSITION OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSE:The Wean-Finish Specialist is responsible for performing production tasks in various company-owned and/or -operated wean-finish sites to optimize animal care, health and efficiencies, in a manner which upholds SFI standards related to animals, equipment and facilities.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Specifically, the Wean-Finish Specialist is responsible for the following:Animal careWalk through assigned sites to monitor herd health and welfareProvide care of animals, ensuring access to water, feed and proper environmentCommunicate with supervisor regarding herd health issuesMonitor settings of feeders at assigned sitesMonitor feed bin levels of assigned sites, including climbing bins to accurately determine feed levels; coordinate with supervisor and feed department on ordering and feed issuesAssure proper watering of animals at assigned sitesTreat and work with sick and injured animalsVaccinate animalsRespond to alarm calls of assigned sites; if unable to physically respond, notify appropriate personnelMaintain SFI-established biosecurity protocolsAssist in loading and emptying of barnsEnsure proper handling and removal of dead animals in a timely manner and ensure SFI protocols are metMaintain appropriate documentation for assigned sites, including hi/low temperatures, numbers treated, withdrawal times, medicine usage, deads, etc.Equipment and facilitiesEnsure proper barn ventilation, understand how to adjust controllersMaintain company standards related to site cleanliness and appearance including but not limited to barn area, office area, parking area, driveways, pest and rodent control, general yard work including but not limited to lawn and weed controlTest site generators and record results weeklyEnsure alarm systems are working properly and are tested weeklyReport any findings of pit foaming or crusting to supervisor or safety departmentPerform general barn maintenance and upkeep to ensure animal welfare and health; notify supervisor when unable to perform necessary barn maintenanceThe preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed.ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Adhere to all company vehicle policies, and follow all local, state and federal regulations associated with operating a motor vehicleBe capable of lifting a minimum of 50 lbs with reasonable accommodationMaintain PQA certification statusDemonstrate Schwartz Farms' values of integrity, care, excellence and disciplineAdvocate and engage in SFI's animal welfare policy, including promoting animal well-being, remedying circumstances which impede animal care, and properly reporting instances of mistreatment or abuseMaintain and promote a safe working environmentAdditional duties may be assigned as they arise. WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:Position may involve non-standard business hours.Weekend and holiday work rotations as established by supervisor.