Animal Care Technician - Sign-On Bonus & Growth Path

Christensen Farms; Raymond (MN); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 63,370,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Christensen Farms in Minnesota is seeking an Animal Care Technician to support both the Farrowing and Breeding departments. This hands-on role ensures the health, comfort, and well-being of our swine herd through daily care, feeding, heat checking, and early piglet management.

The position starts at $20/hr with a full benefits package and a 43–45 hour work week, Monday–Friday with rotating weekends; occasional extended hours during breeding and farrowing.

Qualifications

• Reliable with a strong work ethic and preparedness for daily tasks.
• Physically capable to perform barn work and long hours.
• Able to follow established SOPs and protocols.
• Willing to learn and grow in the livestock industry.
• Strong teamwork and clear communication.
• Commitment to biosecurity and animal welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide feed and water to animals daily to maintain health and nutrition.
• Heat checking and breeding sows according to schedule and protocols.
• Process piglets (castration, tail docking, iron/antibiotics).
• Assist farrowing with litter care and piglet warmth.
• Monitor health of sows and litters and apply treatments as needed.
• Maintain sanitation, record keeping, and biosecurity compliance.

Skills

Reliability

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

SOP adherence

Teamwork

Biosecurity awareness

Job description

Christensen Farms in Minnesota is seeking an Animal Care Technician to support both the Farrowing and Breeding departments. This hands-on role ensures the health, comfort, and well-being of our swine herd through daily care, feeding, heat checking, and early piglet management.

The position starts at $20/hr with a full benefits package and a 43–45 hour work week, Monday–Friday with rotating weekends; occasional extended hours during breeding and farrowing.