Front End Specialist - Pipestone (Emp Serv LLC) : Job Details

Job DescriptionESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAnimal CareEnsure all sows and piglets in this designated area have air, feed, and water as defined by Pipestone Snapshots and PQA Plus.Assist all sows and piglets to effectively eat/drink, farrow, and begin the lactation stage of production following the Pipestone Snapshots.Communicate performance issues outside your control to the Farrowing Lead and/or Site Manager.Provide specialized care to small or newborn piglets that may need additional care to survive in the early stages of life.EnvironmentalIdentify and assess ventilation settings to help maximize productivity within each specific locationRegularly monitor the environment to achieve optimum comfort for both the sows and piglets; macro and micro environments.Train Front End employees to provide regular input to maintain optimum comfort for animalsSafetyFollow all safety procedures and guidelinesTeach Front End employees safety procedures and monitor employee activity for complianceLearn accident prevention measures for Front End area, train employees and monitor employee activity for complianceBiosecurityAdhere to all bio-security protocols, train Front End staff on bio-security and monitor employee activity for complianceEnsure Front End bio-security audit deficiencies are corrected and brought into compliance in a timely basisFollow direction provided by Site Manager and Farrowing Team Lead to ensure overall farm performance and staffing goals are achieved.Facility CareThe facility must be maintained and well keptTrain and direct Front End staff to complete routine maintenance on a daily basisCommunicate non-routine repairs to farm managementTrain, direct and monitor staff to keep Front End area clean and organizedDocumentationComplete area paperwork accurately and timely; train Front End employees in required production paperwork and monitor employee activity for accuracyUtilize task sheets and time frames to maintain an organized workdayWork with farm management to ensure completion of all work related injury paperwork and participate as necessary in accident investigationMARGINAL FUNCTIONSOther duties and projects as assigned by farm managementPOSITION SPECIFICATIONSEducation: High School Diploma or GED preferredExperience: 6 months Farrowing experience preferredTraining: New Hire Curricula I IIWork Environment: Agricultural swine environment in rural areaNoise levels that require hearing protection in some areasGestation, farrowing, and small swine care processesPhysical Requirements: Standing, walking and ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per dayFrequently bend, reach, squat and kneelFrequently use one or both hands/arms to grasp or pullFrequently lift objects weighing 3-20 poundsOccasionally bend while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to moveOccasionally bend while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds or requiring up to 100 pounds of force to move with the assistance of another person as neededAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writingMust be able to print and/or write legiblyAdditionalRequirements: Must be able to work weekendsMust have reliable method of transportation to get to work