Job Description
Job Description
Job Description Sow Herdsman
Company Overview
Tosh Farms is a rapidly growing, family-owned crop and swine production business with over 500 employees. While we are family-owned, we are not a small outfit – we have 3 companies operating under the Tosh Farms – Tosh Farms, Tosh Pork, and Bacon by Gosh. We are the #1 pork producer in the state of Tennessee and top 30 in the United States.
Position Overview:
The Sow Herdsman is responsible for providing excellent and comprehensive animal care for the entire breeding life cycle of our swine herd under the direction of the Department Head and the Farm Manager.
In this role you should expect to:
Work in a cohesive team environment to provide excellent daily, essential care to swine herd
Assist with farrowing, breeding and gestation
Move animals using safe handling practices
Wean pigs according to farm protocols
Load and unload pigs as scheduled
Provide proactive and responsive care to promote wellness amongst herd
Adhere to all bio-security standards (ex. showering in and out of facilities)
Help ensure cleanliness and sanitation of work area
Work weekend and holiday hours as required on a rotational basis
Champion a Safety Culture
Follow all company policy and procedures
Carry out other duties as assigned
What you'll need to succeed in this role:
Animal care experience preferred but not required
Work under limited supervision
Demonstrate independent decision-making skills in a fast-paced work environment
Attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Reliable transportation to get to and from work located in a rural area
Physical requirements of this role:
Ability to stand/kneel/bend/stoop/walk for extended periods of time (8-10 hours a day)
Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 30 lbs frequently
Must be able to work around pigs
Must be able to work in dusty environments and extreme hot/cold conditions
Able to work a weekly schedule with rotating weekends and holidays
What's in it for you:
Rewarding opportunities in a growing company where your contributions are recognized
Potential for monthly bonus
Benefits:
~ Company paid holidays/floating holidays
~ Generous PTO
~ We offer BCBS of TN health, dental and vision coverage at a very low cost
~ Company paid short-term disability
~ Paid parental leave
~ Company paid life insurance
~401k company match at 100% of the first 2% and 50% of the next 4%
~ tuition reimbursement (employee & children)
~ student loan assistance - we pay your student loans for you
~ Employee loans/pay advances after 1 year of employment
While no job description can anticipate or encompass all the duties required by the job, this description is designed to give a general understanding of job expectations. The manager assigned to supervise would be your first source for information concerning the overall job demands. Any other information needed can be obtained from the Sow Farm Manager or Human Resources Manager.
Tosh Farms does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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