Animal Care Technicia - Salem 1 West - FT

Bethanyswine; South Dakota; Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Single Health Insurance

Family Health Coverage

Dental/Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Overtime Pay Potential

Job summary

Bethanyswine in Salem, South Dakota is looking for an Animal Care Technician to ensure the daily care, health, and welfare of pigs. This role involves monitoring the animals' health, administering treatments, and assisting with breeding and farrowing activities.

Ideal candidates should be detail-oriented and willing to work flexible hours, including weekends. The position comes with a variety of benefits, including health coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• No experience required; experience in animal husbandry or swine production preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the health and well-being of pigs, ensuring they receive proper care.
• Administer vaccinations and health treatments as directed.
• Maintain clean conditions in barns and facilities.
• Assist with breeding activities and farrowing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Animal husbandry

Team communication

Job description

#26-1000

Salem, South Dakota, United States

Work Location Type

Onsite

Job Description

Objective

The Animal Care Technician is responsible for the daily care, health, and welfare of pigs in a swine production facility. This role involves performing tasks related to animal husbandry, health management, feeding, breeding, and facility maintenance to ensure the highest standards of swine production.

Role and Responsibilities

• Learn and monitor the health and well-being of swine, ensuring they receive proper nutrition and care.
• Follow all production protocols and procedures to maximize sow and gilt production & efficiencies.
• Administer vaccinations, medications, and other health treatments as directed.
• Ensure pigs have access to adequate feed, air and water.
• Monitor feed intake and adjust feeding programs as necessary.
• Identify and report signs of illness or injury, following proper protocols for treatment.
• Assist with farrowing (birthing) and newborn piglet care, including feeding and processing.
• Assist in breeding activities, including artificial insemination and pregnancy checks.
• Monitor sows during gestation and farrowing to ensure a healthy process.
• Maintain clean and sanitary conditions in barns, pens, and other facilities.
• Operate and maintain equipment used in swine production.
• Maintain accurate records of animal health, treatments, and performance in a timely manner
• Communicate effectively with the employee and the farm management
• Follow animal welfare, biosecurity regulations and company policies.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• No experience required.
• Experience in animal husbandry or swine production is preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols.
• Exposure to loud noises, odors, and varying temperatures.
• Working with live animals in close quarters.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, and ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per day
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling
• Frequent use of one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull
• Frequent lifting of objects weighing 3-20 pounds
• Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move
• Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds or requiring up to 100 pounds of force to move with the assistance of another person as needed
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Must be able to print and/or write legibly

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed
• Must have reliable method of transportation to get to work

Benefits Summary

• Paid Single Health Insurance
• Family Health Coverage Available
• Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime and Weekend Pay Potential!