Hector Orlando Herrera Elias
Mt. Vernon,IL
Summary
Highly qualified Farrowing Technician with extensive experience in all aspects of pig production, especially farrowing and rearing. He has a solid knowledge of piglet care, health monitoring, vaccination protocols, and sow handling. He understands the importance of maintaining clean and safe farm environments. I also understand that every farm has different protocols or ways of working. I adapt quickly and am happy to do what I'm told or what I'm being paid for. I don't speak perfect English, but know what I need it to communicate with anyone and do my job.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Farrowing Technician( helper)
L&L hog farm
McLeansboro, Illinois
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted in monitoring sow health and behavior during the farrowing process.
- Managed cleaning and sanitizing of farrowing pens and equipment daily.
- Supported feeding schedules for sows and piglets to ensure proper nutrition.
- Observed piglet movements and behaviors to identify any health issues early.
- Maintained accurate records of breeding, farrowing, and piglet growth data.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow in the farrowing area.
- Assisted in the administration of vaccines and medications as directed by supervisors.
Farrowing Technician
The Maschhoffs
Carlyle, Illinois
03.2017 - 09.2018
- Managed care for neonatal piglets in farrowing facilities.
- Monitored sow health and reproductive status during gestation and lactation.
- Assisted with feeding and watering of sows and piglets daily.
- Performed daily checks on newborn piglets to ensure they were nursing properly, had access to food and water, and were healthy.
- Implemented biosecurity measures to prevent disease transmission among livestock.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient farm operations.
- Recorded data on piglet births, weights, and health observations accurately.
- Maintained cleanliness of farrowing pens and equipment to ensure hygiene standards.
- Assisted with farrowing of sows by providing adequate bedding, cleaning pens and monitoring sow health.
Education
11 Grade - 11 Grade
Isco Yoro Honduras
02.2001 - 09.2013
Skills
- Sow health monitoring
- Neonatal care
- Biosecurity measures
- Equipment sanitation
- Weaning procedures
- Piglet care expertise
- Project management experience
- Farrowing assistance
- Farrowing process assistance
- Animal behavior observation
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
Timeline
Farrowing Technician( helper)
L&L hog farm
09.2021 - 06.2022
Farrowing Technician
The Maschhoffs
03.2017 - 09.2018
11 Grade - 11 Grade
Isco Yoro Honduras
02.2001 - 09.2013