Animal Care Technician - Chariton Gilts

Independencefamilyanimalcare; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Overtime pay

Paid Time Off

Career Growth

Job summary

Pipestone is seeking an Animal Care Technician to work hands-on with pigs in our modern swine facility. You will support animal health, welfare and daily farm operations, with training provided for all required tasks.

Responsibilities include monitoring health, feeding, breeding support, and maintaining records. This role involves exposure to live animals and requires flexibility in hours, including potential weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training 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.
• Experience with live animals in close quarters is common in swine facilities.

Responsibilities

• Learn and monitor pig health and well-being while providing daily animal care.
• Ensure pigs have access to feed, water, clean air, and a comfortable environment.
• Assist with breeding, gestation, farrowing and piglet care as needed.
• Follow production protocols to maximize sow and gilt production and efficiencies.
• Administer vaccinations, medications, and health treatments as directed.
• Monitor feed intake and adjust feeding programs as necessary.
• Observe animal behavior and report concerns promptly to management.
• Maintain clean facilities and equipment used in swine production.
• Record animal health data accurately and timely.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Animal welfare

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.
• 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.

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

Benefits Summary

Benefit Package includes Paid Single Health Insurance, Family Health Coverage Available, Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance, Retirement Plan and Paid Time Off. Overtime and Weekend Pay Potential!

Pipestone is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Pipestone is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. If you require assistance or an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact Human Resources.