Baby Pig Tech

Tosh Farms/Tosh Pork/Bacon by Gosh; Henry (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tosh Farms is seeking a Baby Pig Tech to support the health and well-being of pigs in wean-to-market barns. You will work with farm teams, caregivers, and contract growers to uphold high standards of animal care, health, welfare, biosecurity, and safety.

The role involves daily coordination with team members, monitoring pig health, and maintaining precise records in a production environment. The position requires adherence to company animal welfare policies and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Hands-on care for pigs in wean-to-market barns.
• Maintain herd health and welfare standards.
• Adhere to biosecurity and welfare protocols.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate farm readiness for pig arrival including hygiene and environmental conditions.
• Receive and sort newly weaned pigs into pens.
• Observe pig health and assist with treatments as needed.
• Maintain accurate health and production records.
• Follow all company safety and welfare policies.

Skills

Animal care

Health monitoring

Biosecurity

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Job description

Position Summary

The Baby Pig Tech is responsible for providing care and supporting the health and well-being of pigs in wean-to-market barns throughout the production cycle. This position works closely with Tosh Farms team members, caregivers, and contract growers to promote high standards of animal care, health, welfare, and productivity while maintaining company biosecurity, safety, and animal welfare standards.

Position Summary

The Baby Pig Tech is responsible for providing care and supporting the health and well-being of pigs in wean-to-market barns throughout the production cycle. This position works closely with Tosh Farms team members, caregivers, and contract growers to promote high standards of animal care, health, welfare, and productivity while maintaining company biosecurity, safety, and animal welfare standards.

Schedule

Typical week is Monday through Friday, 7am to 3pm. Subject to vary due to the nature of working with livestock and weather instances.

Essential Job Functions

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluate farm readiness to receive pigs, including assessment of barn hygiene, sanitation, and environmental conditions.


• Receive newly weaned pigs, count pigs as they are unloaded, and sort them into appropriate pens.


• Observe and assess the health status of pigs and work with caregivers to provide treatment as necessary.


• Sort pigs within the group into appropriate areas of the barn based on size, health status, or other production needs.


• Evaluate the quality and fitness of pigs and perform euthanasia when pigs do not meet established quality, health, or animal welfare standards.


• Positively influence the health and well-being of pigs by working with caregivers to maintain high standards of animal care.


• Visit farms multiple times throughout the production cycle to monitor and support the health and well-being of pigs.


• Maintain effective communication among members of the Swine Service team, caregivers, contract growers, and other company personnel.


• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to animal health, treatments, and production activities.


• Follow all company biosecurity protocols and procedures.


• Follow all company animal welfare policies and procedures.


• Champion a strong safety culture and follow all company safety policies and procedures.


• Work collaboratively with team members while also performing assigned tasks independently.


• Follow all company policies and procedures.


• Perform other duties as assigned.