Farm Technician: Breeding & Piglet Care Specialist

Perdue Farms; Benton (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Farms is seeking a Farm Technician in Benton, IL to support breeding herd operations and daily farm tasks. The role covers mating assistance, farrowing support, feed and housing management, and record-keeping to meet weekly production targets.

The position demands physical work outdoors 45–50 hours weekly, weekend and holiday rotations, and a valid driver's license. Candidate traits include problem solving, reliability, and teamwork in a farm setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School diploma.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to problem solve, be a critical thinker, goal oriented, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Properly carry out the heat checking and breeding protocol.
• Assist in animal movement and placement to ensure proper animal handling goals are met and sows/gilts are penned appropriately.
• Make seasonally appropriate adjustments to ventilation, bedding, and sprinklers.
• Maintenance and cleaning of waters, feeders, and pens.
• Complete proper procedures for Day-One pig care, fostering.
• Assist with processing and vaccination of piglets in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist with the treatment/care of sows across the farms.
• Assist in cleaning/bedding of farrowing and gestation pens; and clean-out and disinfecting farrowing room after weaning.
• Keep, communicate, and report accurate records on a daily basis.
• Maintain correct temperature/ventilation settings, and that all associated equipment is in full working order.
• As requested, ensure maintenance of manure scraper chains, feeder lines, feeders, waterers, gates, curtains.
• Any other duties as assigned, requested, or directed by management/supervisor

Skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Goal orientation

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Perdue Farms is seeking a Farm Technician in Benton, IL to support breeding herd operations and daily farm tasks. The role covers mating assistance, farrowing support, feed and housing management, and record-keeping to meet weekly production targets.

The position demands physical work outdoors 45–50 hours weekly, weekend and holiday rotations, and a valid driver's license. Candidate traits include problem solving, reliability, and teamwork in a farm setting.