Breeding Technician
Objective: Offer a full-time position specializing in the daily production tasks of Wakefield Pork's breeding department to a highly dedicated individual interested in the pork industry who can bring an element of team dynamics to WPI's goal-oriented system.
Salary: A wage proposal will be mailed to the applicant offered the position after the interview process. Salary is determined on applicant's skill and background of industry.
Duties Performed:
Breeding:
- Check daily for open sows exhibiting signs of heat, and check bred groups for recycles
- Perform artificial insemination, as directed
- Monitor semen preservation and follow preparation procedures for breeding
Gestation
- Conduct weekly preg checks and monthly rechecks
Herd Health
- Determine body scores
- Manage nutrition and feeding schedules on bred and open animals
- Administer routine and seasonal vaccinations, as directed
- Maintain proper animal environment, including ventilation, water, feed, etc.
- Follow all WPI biosecurity policies as enforced by management
- Practice highest standards of humane treatment of animals
Department Management/Barn Environment
- Assist with monthly inventory counts
- Ensure a clean work and animal living environment
- Meet WPI training program requirements, demonstrating knowledge & skill of company procedure
- Demonstrate safe work practices during all work activities according to WPI safety program guidelines
- Exhibit strong teamwork in efforts to meet production targets, accept change and new technology, and willingness to participate in special projects.
Minimum Qualifications: Capabilities of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds with reasonable accommodation.