Animal Care Technician - Burlington, CO

Pipestone; Burlington (CO); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance and retirement plan

Paid overtime

Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Holiday pay / PTO

Descripción de la vacante

Pipestone in Burlington, CO is hiring an Animal Care Technician to join our swine production team. You'll work onsite with pigs, helping care for breeding sows, piglets, and daily farm operations while upholding animal welfare and safety.

We provide hands-on training, consistent schedules, paid overtime, and opportunities for career growth in a team-focused environment. No prior experience required; training is provided.

Formación

• No experience required; training provided.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Commitment to animal welfare and biosecurity.

Responsabilidades

• Learn and monitor pig health and well-being while providing daily 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 and efficiencies.
• Administer vaccinations and health treatments per protocols.
• Monitor feed intake and adjust feeding programs.
• Observe animal behavior and report concerns promptly.
• Assist in farrowing and newborn piglet care.
• Operate and maintain swine production equipment.
• Maintain accurate health records and communicate with farm management.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Descripción del empleo

Animal Care Technician - Burlington, CO

Work Location Type

Onsite

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