Wean Finish Specialist

POSITION: Wean-Finish Specialist

ACCOUNTABILITY: Wean-Finish Company Site Territory Supervisor

STATUS: Nonexempt

POSITION OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSE:

The Wean-Finish Specialist is responsible for performing production tasks in various company-owned and/or -operated wean-finish sites to optimize animal care, health and efficiencies, in a manner which upholds SFI standards related to animals, equipment and facilities.

 

SCHWARTZ FARMS VALUES:

Humility: We seek to understand in order to better serve, grow and appreciate others.

• Seek to Understand. We seek out others' perspectives, actively listen, maintain an open mind, and respect different views.
• Embrace personal and professional growth. We acknowledge our limitations, and recognize our talents are gifts which come with the responsibility to develop and share with others.
• Serve Others. We serve with generous confidence. We are committed to bringing out the best in each other and prioritize shared success over individual ambition.
• Demonstrate gratitude. We express appreciation for the contributions and sacrifices of others, past and present.

 

Care: We foster an environment of empathy, support and thoughtful actions that help

others thrive.

• Build relationships. We take time to genuinely learn about the whole person, show empathy, and interact in ways that build long-term trust.
• Model respect. We aspire to be good stewards of the gifts we've been entrusted with: our families, team, animals, environment and communities.
• Communicate thoughtfully. We give and receive respectful, honest feedback to encourage development, knowing that caring for someone means sometimes having hard conversations.

 

Integrity: We strive to do the right thing, for the right reason, aligning words with actions,

building trust.

• Do what is right. We ensure our decisions and actions are morally-sound and reflect our values.
• Be honest. We speak the truth constructively and with compassion.
• Honor commitments. We practice what we preach and do what we say.
• Build trust. We assume good intent in others, acknowledge our mistakes, and are genuine in all our interactions.

 

Discipline: We approach our work with intentionality, consistency and accountability.

• Demonstrate accountability. We follow through on our commitments.
• Practice self-discipline. We manage our time, energy and priorities with intention, organization, sound information and accountability. We lead with steadiness and objectivity.
• Create alignment. We collaborate intentionally across teams to ensure shared understanding of goals, clarity of purpose, utilization of skillsets and coordination of efforts.
• Serve courageously. We embrace work and conversations that strengthen our character and credibility. We demonstrate grit and resilience in difficult situations.

 

Excellence: We deliver results by relentlessly pursuing the best versions of ourselves,

our work, our teams, our company and our communities.

• Drive performance. We build our legacy on maintaining high standards, continuous improvement, honoring past achievements and embracing new ideas.
• Develop talent. We challenge ourselves and others to develop capabilities, reach full potential and celebrate successes.
• Deliver results. We strive to exceed expectations, demonstrating initiative, creative problem-solving and ownership of outcomes.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Specifically, the Wean-Finish Specialist is responsible for the following:

Animal care

• Walk through assigned sites to monitor herd health and welfare
• Provide care of animals, ensuring access to water, feed and proper environment
• Communicate with supervisor regarding herd health issues
• Monitor settings of feeders at assigned sites
• Monitor feed bin levels of assigned sites, including climbing bins to accurately determine feed levels; coordinate with supervisor and feed department on ordering and feed issues
• Assure proper watering of animals at assigned sites
• Treat and work with sick and injured animals
• Vaccinate animals
• Respond to alarm calls of assigned sites; if unable to physically respond, notify appropriate personnel
• Maintain SFI-established biosecurity protocols

• Assist in power washing, as assigned

• Assist in loading and emptying of barns
• Ensure proper handling and removal of dead animals in a timely manner and ensure SFI protocols are met
• Maintain appropriate documentation for assigned sites, including hi/low temperatures, numbers treated, withdrawal times, medicine usage, deads, etc.

 

Equipment and facilities

• Ensure proper barn ventilation, understand how to adjust controllers
• Maintain company standards related to site cleanliness and appearance including but not limited to barn area, office area, parking area, driveways, pest and rodent control, general yard work including but not limited to lawn and weed control
• Test site generators and record results weekly
• Ensure alarm systems are working properly and are tested weekly
• Report any findings of pit foaming or crusting to supervisor or safety department
• Perform general barn maintenance and upkeep to ensure animal welfare and health; notify supervisor when unable to perform necessary barn maintenance

 

The preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed.

 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to all company vehicle policies, and follow all local, state and federal regulations associated with operating a motor vehicle
• Be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 lbs with reasonable accommodation

• Maintain PQA certification status
• Demonstrate Schwartz Farms' values of integrity, respect, excellence and adaptability
• Advocate and engage in SFI's animal welfare policy, including promoting animal well-being, remedying circumstances which impede animal care, and properly reporting instances of mistreatment or abuse
• Maintain and promote a safe working environment
• Additional duties may be assigned as they arise.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

• Position may involve non-standard business hours.
• Weekend and holiday work rotations as established by supervisor

 

JOB ANALYSIS:

During an 8-hour workday, it is anticipated the incumbent will be asked to demonstrate the following functional capacities:

 

	None	Occasional (11-33%)	Frequent (34-66%)	Unlimited (67-100%)
Stand/Walk				X
Sit		X
Kneel/Squat			X
Climb			X
Twist/Bend: Neck				X
Twist/Bend: Back				X
Drive			X
Reach Above Shoulder		X
Reach Outstretched Arms			X
Lift/Carry: 1-10 lbs				X
Lift/Carry: 11-20 lbs				X
Lift/Carry: 21-50 lbs			X
Lift/Carry: over 50 lbs		X
Push/Pull: 1-10 lbs				X
Push/Pull: 11-20 lbs				X
Push/Pull: 21-50 lbs				X
Push/Pull: over 50 lbs			X

 

Upper Extremity Abilities: ____ Left _____ Right X Both

 

	None	Occasional (11-33%)	Frequent (34-66%)	Unlimited (67-100%)
Grasp Light/Heavy			X
Wrist Repetition				X
Torque/Crimp		X
Keyboard/Write	X
Operate Power Tools		X
Pinch	X

 

*Not to be performed by individuals that are asthmatic, pregnant or wanting to conceive, etc. Please contact Unit Manager with inquiries