Objective

Pipestone Management seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented Gestation Lead to join our fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will lead and train employees to improve production and maximize our farm's production goals, efficiency, and profitability.

Role and Responsibilities

Educate and train employees to follow all production protocols and procedures to company standards
Monitor employee performance for accuracy in proper animal husbandry to reduce the stress of herd and maximize production goals and efficiency
Developing employees to provide specialized skills necessary for personal growth and how performance affects the finances of the organization.
Assign, manage, and maximize daily tasks to achieve goals
Log and maintain daily records and monitor for accuracy
Effective verbal and written communication with the farm manager regarding daily activity in production, animal health, facility relation issues, and employee relations
Monitor, train, and ensure the ventilation system is in working order for optimal comfort for our animal
Facility organization, cleanliness, and maintenance upkeep to ensure the functionality and longevity of the facility
Uphold all handbook policies per company expectations with a focus on safety, animal welfare, and biosecurity procedures

Qualifications and Education Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred.
2+ years of livestock experience required

Work Environment

Agricultural swine environment in rural areas
Noise levels that require hearing protection in some areas

Physical Requirements

Standing, walking, and ability to be on feet 8-10 hours per day
Frequently bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling
Frequently use one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull
Frequently lift objects weighing 3-20 pounds
Occasionally bend while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move
Occasionally bending 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 needed
Must be able to print and/or write legibly

Additional Requirements

Must be able to work weekends
Must have a reliable method of transportation to get to and from work

Compensation, Pay & Benefit

Benefits Package includes Paid Single Heath Insurance, Family Health Coverage Available
Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Holiday pay & Paid Time Off

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