Animal Care Technician – Day Shift with Sign-On Bonus

Christensen Farms; Minnesota; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Christensen Farms in Minnesota is seeking an Animal Care Technician to support both Farrowing and Breeding operations. In this full-time role you will feed and monitor swine, assist with breeding, and ensure piglet warmth and welfare while maintaining strict biosecurity and safety standards.

The position offers a strong team environment and opportunities for hands-on growth. The role starts at $21 per hour with comprehensive benefits and a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Reliable, hardworking, and ready to show up prepared.
• Physically able to perform demanding barn work.
• Ability to follow established protocols and SOPs.
• Eager to learn and grow in livestock production.
• Commitment to biosecurity and animal welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide feed and water to the animals daily for health and nutrition.
• Heat check and breed sows; perform gilt heat induction per protocols.
• Process piglets: castration, tail docking, iron/antibiotics as needed.
• Assist with farrowing and ensure piglet warmth.
• Monitor sows and litters; identify issues and provide care.
• Maintain sanitation, records, and biosecurity compliance.

Skills

Reliable and hardworking

Physically fit

Follow SOPs

Biosecurity awareness

Teamwork & communication

Job description

Christensen Farms in Minnesota is seeking an Animal Care Technician to support both Farrowing and Breeding operations. In this full-time role you will feed and monitor swine, assist with breeding, and ensure piglet warmth and welfare while maintaining strict biosecurity and safety standards.

The position offers a strong team environment and opportunities for hands-on growth. The role starts at $21 per hour with comprehensive benefits and a sign-on bonus.