Description

• 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 

• 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.  

• Degree in Animal Science or Veterinary field
• Bilingual – English-Spanish 
• Previous Field Management experience 

• General climate- Both climate-controlled office and environmentally controlled confined livestock facilities.
• During summer months, outside temperatures may exceed one hundred degrees Fahrenheit for the entire scheduled workday.
• During the winter months outside temperatures may fall below 0 degrees Fahrenheit for the entire scheduled workday.
• During and after heavy rain or snowfalls the road in and around the farms can become extremely muddy, snow covered, icy and difficult to maneuver on.
• During different job duties inside and/or outside noise can become very loud.
• Will be exposed daily to odors, dusts and gasses that may be uncomfortable or hazardous if proper procedures are not followed.
• Will be exposed to electrical boxes and machinery that are not to be entered or repaired by those who are not certified in basic electrical training and/or lock out tag out.

• • 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;
  • Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.
  • 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;