Farrowing Lead - PFKS LLC

Pipestone; Kansas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Pipestone is seeking a Farrowing Lead to oversee farrowing and reproductive care for pregnant sows in a modern facility. You will lead a team, ensuring animal health, welfare, and production efficiency.

The role emphasizes hands-on animal care, staff development, and meticulous daily operations to meet production goals and safety standards. Weekly/weekend coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 2+ years of livestock, animal care, agriculture, or swine production experience preferred.
• Leadership experience is beneficial but not required.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead others while maintaining high standards of animal care and production performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, coach, and support employees in daily production tasks and animal care practices.
• Oversee farrowing and reproductive care activities to ensure sow and piglet health and welfare.
• Maintain accurate production and animal health records; communicate with management on production and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join a team committed to animal care, employee development, and production excellence. As a Farrowing Lead, you'll oversee farrowing and reproductive care activities while leading a team responsible for the health and well-being of pregnant sows in a modern sow production facility. This role combines animal care, employee leadership, livestock production, and daily farm operations to support pig health, animal welfare, and production success.

Whether you're looking to grow your leadership skills or continue building a career in agriculture and swine production, Pipestone offers modern facilities, leadership development opportunities, and career growth within farm management.

What You\'ll Do

Lead & Develop Employees

• Train, coach, and support employees in daily production tasks and animal care practices.
• Help team members develop skills, improve performance, and achieve production goals.
• Assign and manage daily responsibilities while fostering a positive team environment.

Support Farrowing & Swine Care

• Oversee farrowing and reproductive care activities within the farrowing department.
• Monitor sow and piglet health, welfare, and reproductive performance.
• Ensure farrowing, animal care, and husbandry protocols are followed consistently.

Manage Daily Operations

• Maintain accurate production and animal health records.
• Communicate regularly with farm management regarding production, animal health, facility concerns, and employee development.
• Support production goals through strong organization and attention to detail.
• Monitor ventilation systems and barn environments to promote animal comfort and well-being.
• Ensure facilities remain clean, organized, and properly maintained.
• Uphold all handbook policies per company expectations with a focus on safety, animal welfare, and biosecurity protocols.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

2+ years of livestock, animal care, agriculture, or swine production experience preferred.

Leadership experience is beneficial but not required.

Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.

Ability to lead others while maintaining high standards of animal care and production performance.

• Strong organizational and problem‑solving abilities
• Farm‑based setting with exposure to livestock, odors, dust, and varying temperatures in rural areas
• Requires hands‑on animal handling and manual labor.
• Noise levels that require hearing protection in some areas

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, and ability to be on feet 8-10 hours per day
• Frequently bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling
• Frequently use one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull
• Frequently lift objects weighing 3-20 pounds
• Occasionally bend while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move
• Occasionally 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
• Must be able to print and/or write legibly

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work weekends
• Must have a reliable method of transportation to get to and from work

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!

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Pipestone is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Pipestone is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. If you require assistance or an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact Human Resources.