Wean Finish Technician

Schwartz Farms, Inc.

About The Position

As a family company, Schwartz Farms, Inc. is committed to caring for its people and animals by demonstrating the values of integrity, respect, excellence, and adaptability. 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. We are seeking individuals who demonstrate these values for a Wean-Finish Specialist Position. As a Wean-Finish Specialist, you can count on becoming not just part of a growing company, but a family. 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.

Responsibilities

Walk through assigned sites to monitor herd health and welfare
Provide care of animals, ensuring access to water, feed and proper environment
Communicate with supervisor regarding herd health issues
Monitor settings of feeders at assigned sites
Monitor feed bin levels of assigned sites, including climbing bins to accurately determine feed levels; coordinate with supervisor and feed department on ordering and feed issues
Assure proper watering of animals at assigned sites
Treat and work with sick and injured animals
Vaccinate animals
Respond to alarm calls of assigned sites; if unable to physically respond, notify appropriate personnel
Maintain SFI-established biosecurity protocols
Assist in power washing, as assigned
Assist in loading and emptying of barns
Ensure proper handling and removal of dead animals in a timely manner and ensure SFI protocols are met
Maintain appropriate documentation for assigned sites, including hi/low temperatures, numbers treated, withdrawal times, medicine usage, deads, etc.
Ensure proper barn ventilation, understand how to adjust controllers
Maintain 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 control
Test site generators and record results weekly
Ensure alarm systems are working properly and are tested weekly
Report any findings of pit foaming or crusting to supervisor or safety department
Perform general barn maintenance and upkeep to ensure animal welfare and health; notify supervisor when unable to perform necessary barn maintenance
Adhere to all company vehicle policies, and follow all local, state and federal regulations associated with operating a motor vehicle
Be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 lbs with reasonable accommodation
Maintain PQA certification status
Demonstrate Schwartz Farms' values of integrity, respect, excellence and adaptability
Advocate 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 abuse
Maintain and promote a safe working environment
Additional duties may be assigned as they arise.