Animal Care Technician - Kingston

Bethanyswine; South Dakota; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Holiday pay

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Pipestone is seeking a Swine Technician to care for pigs, monitor health, and support breeding and welfare activities on-site at our production facilities. The role involves following rigorous production protocols, administering treatments, managing nutrition, and maintaining clean facilities in a fast-paced environment.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to work with live animals in close quarters are essential. Flexible hours, weekend work, and transportation reliability are required.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Experience in animal husbandry or swine production preferred but not required.
• Must be able to work in live animal environments and follow strict protocols.

Responsibilities

• Learn and monitor the health and well-being of swine and ensure proper nutrition.
• Follow production protocols to maximize sow and gilt production and efficiencies.
• Administer vaccinations, medications, and other health treatments as directed.
• Maintain clean, sanitary barns and facilities and operate equipment used in swine production.
• Maintain accurate records of animal health, treatments, and performance in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with farm management and staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow protocols

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 neededAbility 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

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.