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Smithfield Foods

Herdsperson, Farm Power-washer

Smithfield Foods

Herdsperson assisting other Herd Technicians in routine animal care and general farm tasks. Working to ensure the welfare and well-being of the animals at Smithfield Farms.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeWaverly • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Assists other Herd Technicians in routine animal care and general farm tasks.
  • Feeds, waters, vaccinates, and performs general animal husbandry tasks.
  • Maintains flexibility with a willingness to change plans.
  • Assists in moving animals and maintaining efficient animal flows.
  • Sanitizes and washes multiple areas on the farm using high pressure equipment.
  • Processes piglets, which includes injecting medications, castrating, docking tails, and ear notching.
  • Treats sick animals using a variety of pharmaceuticals.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High School diploma or GED preferred.
  • Previous livestock handling helpful.
  • Ability to do hard physical labor.
  • Strong commitment to teamwork.
  • Willingness to shower daily in and out of facility.
  • Ability to follow instructions and deal with standardized situations.
  • Must be able to work an average 48-hour work week.
  • Weekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed.
  • Must be on call for emergency situations.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Career Advancement Opportunities!
  • Dependable work!
  • Comprehensive training and professional development programs

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Hard Skills & Tools
animal husbandrylivestock handlingvaccinationmedication administrationcastrationtail dockingear notchingsanitizationhigh pressure equipment operation
Soft Skills
teamworkflexibilityability to follow instructionscommitmentability to deal with standardized situations
Certifications
High School diplomaGED