Animal Care Technician - Almena, KS

Pipestone; Almena (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance - Paid

Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Job summary

Pipestone is seeking an Animal Care Technician in Almena, KS to join a hands-on team in a modern swine production facility. You will care for breeding sows, assist with farrowing and piglet care, monitor health, and maintain clean, safe housing. Training is provided for all new hires.

No prior experience required; we offer paid overtime opportunities, consistent schedules, and career growth in agriculture. The role emphasizes animal welfare, biosecurity, and teamwork in daily farm operations.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to animal welfare, safety, and biosecurity.

Responsibilities

• Learn and monitor pig health and well-being while providing daily animal care.
• Ensure pigs have access to feed, water, air, and a comfortable environment.
• Assist with breeding, gestation, farrowing, piglet care, as needed.
• Follow production protocols to maximize sow and gilt production & efficiencies.
• Administer vaccinations, medications, and health treatments per protocols.
• Monitor feed intake and adjust feeding programs as necessary.
• Observe animal behavior and report concerns promptly with proper protocols.
• Assist in farrowing and newborn piglet care, including feeding.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Animal welfare

Safety conscious

Job description

Animal Care Technician - Almena, KS

Job Description

Join a team committed to animal care, employee development, and production excellence. As an Animal Care Technician, you'll work hands-on with pigs in a modern swine production facility, supporting animal health, animal welfare, and daily farm operations. Responsibilities may include caring for breeding sows, supporting farrowing and piglet care, monitoring pig health, maintaining clean facilities, and helping ensure the success of our livestock production system.

Whether you're interested in animal care, agriculture careers, livestock production, or building a long-term career in farm management, we provide hands-on training, consistent schedules, paid overtime opportunities, and career growth in a team-oriented environment.

What You'll Do

• Learn and monitor pig health and well-being while providing exceptional daily animal care.
• Ensure pigs have access to proper feed, fresh water, clear air, and a comfortable environment.
• Assist with breeding, gestation, farrowing, piglet care, and other swine production activities as needed
• Follow all production protocols and procedures to maximize sow and gilt production & efficiencies.
• Administer vaccinations, medications, and health treatments according to protocols.
• Monitor feed intake and adjust feeding programs as necessary.
• Observe animal behavior, identify and report any concerns promptly, 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.
• Operate and maintain equipment used in swine production.
• Maintain accurate records of animal health, treatments, and performance promptly
• Communicate effectively with the employee and the farm management
• Follow animal welfare, biosecurity regulations, and company policies.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• No experience required. We welcome candidates interested in agriculture, animal care, livestock production, manufacturing, construction, food production, and other hands-on careers. Training is provided.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to animal welfare, safety, and biosecurity.

Work Environment

• Working in a swine unit with 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

Why Join Pipestone?

Join a team committed to animal care, employee development, and production excellence. We offer modern facilities, consistent schedules, paid overtime opportunities, hands-on training, and career growth for employees looking to build a long-term career in agriculture.

Compensation, Pay & Benefits

• Benefits Package includes Paid Single Health Insurance, Family Health Coverage available
• Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Holiday pay & Paid Time Off

Work Location Type

Onsite