Animal Care Technician - Kingston

Independencefamilyanimalcare; South Dakota; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid health insurance

Family health coverage available

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Overtime pay potential

Job summary

Pipestone is seeking a Swine Technician to support daily care, health, and welfare of pigs in a swine production facility. The role involves husbandry, health management, feeding, breeding activities, and facility maintenance to sustain high production standards.

You will monitor swine health, follow protocols, assist with farrowing and piglet care, and help maintain clean facilities. The position requires flexibility to work varied hours and physical stamina to stand and perform lifting tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience or exposure to animal husbandry or swine production preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow production protocols.
• Comfort working with live pigs in close quarters and handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Learn and monitor the health and well-being of swine, ensuring proper nutrition.
• Follow production protocols to maximize sow and gilt production and efficiencies.
• Administer vaccinations, medications, and other health treatments as directed.
• Ensure pigs have access to feed, air, and water; monitor intake and adjust feeding.
• Assist with farrowing, newborn piglet care, and breeding activities as needed.
• Maintain clean and sanitary conditions in barns and pens; operate equipment.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Swine production

Attention to detail

Protocol adherence

Live animal handling

Job description

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

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!

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!

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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.