Senior stockperson (Piggery)

supervise the site and facilities in terms of the required human resources, physical resources, safety requirements, consumables, documentation and measurement devices
provide overall maintenance and compliance of the Company Quality Assurance program for the site ensuring that all relevant documentation is kept current
supervise data collection and recording so information is accurate to aid stock and inventory control
undertake specific tasks assigned by management to ensure that environmental, quality and safety goals are met
implement preventable maintenance programs to reduce planned and unplanned down time
supervise trial sheds, collect and record data in accordance with trial protocols
select breeding stock and/or pigs for sale
supervise and participate in daily inspection of livestock, such that the animals are appropriately fed, watered, environmental parameters are fulfilled. The Senior stockperson (piggery) in this case would work with and supervise a less experienced stockperson
supervise and participate in daily inspection of livestock, ensuring compromised animals are individually assessed, identified, treated and record in accordance with the Company Herd Health Plan and the industry's Model Code of Practice
euthanise sick or injured stock in a humane manner and in accordance with the Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals: Pigs
conduct post mortem examinations of deceased stock and report findings
collect boar semen at an artificial insemination laboratory
undertake processing duties within the artificial insemination laboratory
supervise and manage the mating of animals via individually supervised mating or through artificial insemination
supervise the birthing process, including the ability to physically conduct unsupervised internal assessments of females during parturition to minimise this incidence of still births
participate in company/industry training sessions and workshops as required
perform any other duty as required by the unit manager