Animal Breeder

Northwind Pork, LLC; Rensselaer (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwind Pork, LLC in Indiana seeks a hardworking employee to care for swine health and production, and to keep facilities clean and safe. The role is on-site in a farm setting, with emphasis on reliability and teamwork.

Responsibilities include daily care of pigs, breeding management, administering vaccinations as needed, and power-washing and cleaning barns. A bilingual Spanish/English candidate is preferred; background check and drug screen are required.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
• Animal husbandry skills or willingness to learn.
• Able to pass background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Daily care of pigs.
• Breeding swine management.
• Administer vaccinations as needed.
• Power-washing and cleaning pig barns.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Animal husbandry

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job DescriptionPosition Overview: Northwind Pork, a Keystone Cooperative company, is seeking a hardworking and dependable employee to work in swine production facilities. This position will be in charge of taking care of the health and production of our swine, as well as ensuring clean facilities for the swineDuties and Responsibilities: Include but are not limited toDaily care of pigsBreeding swineAdministering vaccinations, as neededPower-washing and cleaning swine barnSkills and Qualifications:Bilingual Spanish/English preferredAnimal husbandry skills, or the desire to learn how to effectively care for pigsAbility to work alone and within a teamCommunicate any potential issues that may be identified with the swinePrevious industry experience helpful, but not requiredHigh school diploma or equivalentMust be able to pass background check and drug screenPhysical Requirements:Able to stand for long periods of timeWorking in outdoor and indoor elements, not always climate controlledWalking, bending, stooping, sitting, and standing repetitivelyAbility to lift, push, pull and drag up to 50lbs unassisted