Take an active role in safety program including following safety procedures, enforcement of policy and continued training
Perform all required duties in a timely manner as outlined in the S.O.P (Standard Operating Procedure)
Complete, manage and distribute animal movement documentation and health certificates of inspection to state officials
Manage diagnostic submissions and communication with laboratories to deliver information to the veterinarians and production staff
Maintain, update, conduct routine data entry and distribute health protocols, spreadsheets, vaccination schedules, treatment guidelines and prescriptions for veterinary services, as needed
Oversee and manage veterinary inventory and accounting, related to veterinary supplies and medications, both physical inventory at the office and at production facilities affiliated with the system
Assist with compliance on health assurance testing, including, but not limited to availability of testing supplies/kits, timing of tests, submission follow-up, test result reporting and diagnostic spreadsheet management for tracking diagnostic results
Facilitate communication between Veterinary Services and production staff, as needed
Provide audit inspection services for biosecurity and protocol compliance
Limited responsibilities in providing field support, which could include barn walkthroughs, auditing and sample collection
Assist veterinarian and field staff in timely collection and submission of diagnostic samples, including tissues from necropsies, oral fluids, blood, and environmental sampling
Assist in biosecurity site plans as needed
Responsible for performing the euthanasia within the company requirements
Incorporate the core principles of PQA+ and TQA and JBS Animal Welfare Statement
Responsible for carrying out the biosecurity program as outlined by veterinarians. This would include site, vehicle, and personnel programs.
All other duties as may be assigned
Requirements
5 years commercial live swine production experience
Extensive knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and company specific software packages
Willingness to take diagnostic samples, as needed, which includes blood sampling from live hogs and post-mortem tissue collection
Be able to understand, retain and perform oral and written instructions in English
Able to communicate orally and in writing with other employees and company contacts
Maintain an acceptable MVR as determined by JBS
Be comfortable working in close proximity to all age categories of swine (weaned-finish)
Be able to bend, twist and lift in excess of 50 pounds moving up to 100 yards repeatedly
Be able to push/pull up to 350 pounds with a cart on wheels when required
Be responsive to visible signs and verbal alarms of animals
Be able to walk and stand for longs periods of time on different surfaces
Be able to climb several types of ladders including feed bin ladders
HS Diploma
Must be able to work safely
Maintained vehicle 6 years or newer for frequent travel to facilities
Any other duties assigned.
Benefits
Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment
Paid Time Off : sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays
401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
Better Futures Program – Online Classes or select 2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
Leadership Fundamental Program: Opportunity to grow your career through leadership training
Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan; the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program
Travel: Occasional overnight travel
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