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Herdsperson Trainee - Farm 85073, Wakefield VA

smithfieldfoods is hiring for Herdsperson Trainee - Farm 85073, Wakefield VA in Wakefield, VA. Intern level, $16.75 an hour stated. First seen November 10, 2026; open as of November 13, 2026. Jobs taken straight from company career pages — no aggregator in between.

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Company
smithfieldfoods
Where
Wakefield, VA, Courtland, VA, Petersburg, VA, Waverly, VA
Level
Intern
Pay stated
$16.75 an hour
First seen
November 10, 2026
Listed via
Workday

What the posting says

Core Responsibilities - Feeds, waters, vaccinates, and performs general animal husbandry tasks including basic veterinary procedures. - Maintains flexibility with a willingness to change plans according to the direction of farm leadership. - Assists in moving animals and maintaining efficient animal flows. - Sanitizes and washes multiple areas on the farm using high pressure equipment. - Processes piglets, which includes: Injecting medications, castrating, docking tails, and ear notching. - Maintains accurate production information and update all department records as required. - Treats sick…

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