Farrowing Operations Specialist

PIPESTONE; Burlington (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Overtime pay

Job summary

PIPESTONE is seeking a Front End Specialist to oversee early-stage swine production, with a focus on farrowing operations and care of sows and piglets. You will support farm managers to maximize reproductive performance while upholding biosecurity and welfare standards.

You will assist with labor, monitor newborn piglets, perform routine piglet procedures, and keep accurate records on breeding, farrowing rates, and mortality in a clean, compliant environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in swine production, particularly in farrowing operations.
• Strong knowledge of reproductive physiology, artificial insemination, and neonatal piglet care.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with farrowing operations and ensure proper sow and piglet care per protocols.
• Monitor newborn piglets for colostrum intake and early-life health.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary farrowing and breeding environment.
• Record breeding dates, farrowing rates, litter performance and mortality.
• Communicate issues to Farm Manager and follow biosecurity protocols.

Skills

Pig farming experience

Biosecurity knowledge

Attention to detail

Job description

PIPESTONE is seeking a Front End Specialist to oversee early-stage swine production, with a focus on farrowing operations and care of sows and piglets. You will support farm managers to maximize reproductive performance while upholding biosecurity and welfare standards.

You will assist with labor, monitor newborn piglets, perform routine piglet procedures, and keep accurate records on breeding, farrowing rates, and mortality in a clean, compliant environment.