FarmTeam Swine Tech - Wean to Finish(Visa sponsored)

Bethanyswine; Minnesota; On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Overtime pay

Job summary

FarmTeam Swine Tech is seeking a Swine Technician for a Wean-to-Finish system onsite in Minnesota. You will oversee daily care, health management, feeding, and welfare of pigs from weaning to market weight while maintaining records and following biosecurity protocols.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with preference for animal husbandry exposure. Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends, and visa sponsorship is available for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in animal husbandry or swine production preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols.

Responsibilities

• Daily health monitoring and adherence to protocols.
• Maintain barn temperature, ventilation and air quality.
• Prepare barn between groups of pigs and assist with movements.
• Manage feeding schedules, clean feeders and waterers for growth.
• Keep accurate daily records and assist with pig marketing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow protocols

Teamwork

Independence

Adaptability to environment

Education

Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience

Job description

FarmTeam Swine Tech - Wean to Finish(Visa sponsored)

#25-335

Work Location Type

Onsite

Job Description

A Swine Technician in a Wean-to-Finish system manages the daily care of pigs from weaning until they reach market weight focusing on health, and welfare of pigs. This role involves performing tasks related to animal husbandry, health management, feeding, marketing and facility maintenance to ensure the highest standards of swine production.

Essential Functions

• Daily monitoring of health and follow protocols.
• Ensuring proper barn temperature, ventilation, and air quality.
• Barn preparation between groups of pigs.
• Assisting with pigs’ movements.
• Managing feeding schedules, cleaning feeders, checking waterers, and ensuring optimal feed availability for growth.
• Maintaining accurate daily records.
• Pig market selection and marketing.
• Strict adherence to biosecurity protocols.
• Follow animal welfare, biosecurity regulations and company policies.

Marginal functions

• Light groundskeeping and upkeep around the farm
• Power washing
• Light maintenance
• Other duties and projects assigned by the Farm Manager.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in animal husbandry or swine production is preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• We support global talent and offer employment-based visa sponsorship for qualified applicants
• Exposure to loud noises, odors, and varying temperatures.
• Agricultural swine environment in rural areas.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, and ability to be on foot 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 needed
• Ability 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

Pay Range

$17.00-$18.00

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!