Herdsperson

Holden Farms strives to be the nation's most progressive, innovative, and collaborative pork producer. At Holden Farms, we pride ourselves on teamwork, personal growth, and opportunity. If you seek a challenging and rewarding career and enjoy working with animals, check out Holden Farms today!

The Sow Herdsperson reports to the Sow Farm Manager and is responsible for the daily care, health, and maintenance of all farrowing sows and piglets at the designated work site.

Responsibilities:

• Feed and water sows and piglets
• Clean and maintain barns and equipment, including power washing, scrubbing, and disinfecting
• Monitor sow health and behavior, including recognizing signs of illness, injury, or distress
• Assist with farrowing and piglet care, including ensuring proper nutrition and temperature control
• Keep accurate records of sow and piglet data, including feeding, breeding, and medical records

Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Comfortable working around animals and in a barn environment
• Physical ability to lift to 50 pounds and work on your feet for extended periods

Location:

• Garnavillo, IA