Breeder Farm Technician

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

• Assist in maximizing the productivity of the breeding herd by making quality mattings and meeting breeding targets.
• Assist in all aspects of farrowing to help meet weekly shipping targets of full value pigs
• Ensuring that ALL animals across the farm have received proper feed, water, ventilation, and bedding on a daily basis, and 100% of all NR protocol and guidelines are followed.
• Assisting with all other aspects of the farm to ensure farm goals are met and tasks are completed on a daily basis.

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Properly carry out the heat checking and breeding protocol
• Assist in animal movement and placement to ensure proper animal handling goals are met and sows/gilts are penned appropriately.
• Make seasonally appropriate adjustments to ventilation, bedding, and sprinklers.
• Maintenance and cleaning of waters, feeders, and pens
• Complete proper procedures for Day-One pig care, fostering.
• Assist with processing and vaccination of piglets in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist with the treatment/care of sows across the farms.
• Assist in cleaning/bedding of farrowing and gestation pens; and clean-out and disinfecting farrowing room after weaning.
• Keep, communicate, and report accurate records on a daily basis.
• Maintain correct temperature/ventilation settings, and that all associated equipment is in full working order.
• As requested, ensure maintenance of manure scraper chains, feeder lines, feeders, waterers, gates, curtains
• Any other duties as assigned, requested, or directed by management/supervisor.

Minimum Education and Experience  

• Minimum of High School diploma
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. 
• Ability to problem solve, be a critical thinker, goal oriented, and a team player

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Exposure to and work in temperatures of <0 to >100 degrees Fahrenheit with ambient humidity, or dry exposure.
• Bending, twisting, lifting, reaching, sitting, and grasping varies in repetitions, distance, degrees, angle, weight, height, longest interval of time, objects grasped, and body positions depends upon the task being performed. 
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions.
• Must wear and/or use protective and safety equipment required for the job.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.