Breeding/Gestation Lead

Belstra Milling Company; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage based on experience

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan option

Job summary

A leading agricultural organization in Indiana is seeking a Breeding Lead to coordinate daily activities within the sow farm. The role includes executing breeding processes, ensuring biosecurity, and maintaining animal welfare standards. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma and preferably have experience in swine production or artificial insemination. Reliable transportation and effective communication skills are essential. The position offers competitive wages, health benefits, and opportunities for paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience in Swine Production-breeding or AI preferred.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Physical ability to handle animals and lift objects over 50 lbs.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Leadership or supervisory experience is a plus
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and be part of a weekend rotation schedule
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities in breeding and gestation areas.
• Ensure accurate artificial insemination practices.
• Monitor animal health and enforce biosecurity procedures.
• Ensure employees are properly trained on how to complete paperwork in the breeding area
• Submit production records and corrections on time
• Report animal health concerns to manager/veterinary
• Monitor sow condition, health, and behavior
• Enforce biosecurity procedures and animal welfare guidelines
• Monitor feed, water, and ventilation for assigned areas

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership or supervisory skills

Reliability in transportation

Bilingual English/Spanish

Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Attendance weekend/holiday readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Description

Breeding Lead Objective: The Breeding Lead is responsible for coordinating and executing the daily activities within the breeding and gestations areas of the sow farm. This role ensures that all breeding processes—including heat detection, artificial insemination, pregnancy, and animal movement—are completed safely, accurately, and on time. The Breeding Lead works closely with the Sow Farm Manager to meet production goals while maintaining high standards of animal welfare, biosecurity, and teamwork.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (including but not limited to):

Breeding, Reproductive Management & Animal Care

• Lead daily breeding area tasks including heat detection, breeding, gilt development, and pregnancy checks
• Ensure consistent and accurate artificial insemination practices
• Coordinate sow movement through breeding, gestation and farrowing preparation
• Ensure employees are properly trained on how to complete paperwork in the breeding area. Submit production records and corrections on time
• Report animal health concerns to manager/veterinary
• Monitor sow condition, health, and behavior
• Enforce biosecurity procedures and animal welfare guidelines
• Monitor feed, water, and ventilation for assigned areas

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience in Swine Production-breeding or AI, Preferred
• Must have reliable method of transportation to get to work
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Leadership or supervisory experience is a plus.
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and be part of a weekend rotation schedule.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, walking and ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per day
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling and handling animals
• Frequent use of one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull
• Frequent lifting of objects 50+ lbs
• Work in both hot and cold environments depending on the season.
• Early morning hours are common
• Strict adherence to biosecurity and PPE requirements
• Indoor livestock environment with dust, noise, and varying temperatures common

Benefits:

• Competitive wage based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance along with life and short-term disability
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Retirement plan option

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