Wean-Finish Specialist - Schwartz Farms, Inc.

Are you ready to dive into an inspiring career with Schwartz Farms, Inc. as a Wean-Finish Specialist? As a family company, Schwartz Farms, Inc. is committed to caring for its people and animals by demonstrating the values of excellence and adaptability.You'll receive hands-on training in a welcoming atmosphere, ensuring you feel right at home while developing your skills. Experience the thrill of nurturing livestock and making impactful decisions daily!

Embrace the adaptable spirit of our culture and become an integral part of a team that values respect and integrity. If this sounds like the right job for you, don't wait - apply today to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you!

A LITTLE ABOUT SCHWARTZ FARMS:

Schwartz Farms, Inc. was founded in 1978 and at the time was predominantly involved in crop farming. Although Schwartz Farms is still involved in farming, today's primary operations are within the pork industry. Schwartz Farms, Inc. employs over 550 full-time individuals, and owns sows in the upper Midwest, predominantly in Minnesota, Kansas, Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska. We also utilize approximately 300 independent contractors. As a premier pork producer, Schwartz Farms embraces itself for a challenging and rewarding future.

YOUR DAY AS A WEAN-FINISH SPECIALIST:

As a Wean-Finish Specialist at Schwartz Farms, Inc., your day-to-day responsibilities will be both engaging and rewarding. 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:

To excel as a Wean-Finish Specialist at Schwartz Farms, Inc., you'll need a unique blend of skills and attributes. Specifically, the Wean-Finish Specialist is responsible for the following:

Animal Care:
•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 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.

Equipment and Facilities:
•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

The 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 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:
•Position may involve non-standard business hours.
•Weekend and holiday work rotations as established by supervisor.