Farrowing Operations Specialist

pipestonecareers; Canistota Township (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

pipestonecareers in South Dakota is seeking a Front End Specialist to oversee early swine production, with a focus on farrowing operations and welfare. You will work with farm managers to maximize reproductive performance and ensure piglet health.

You will also uphold biosecurity standards, maintain accurate production data, and support audits and reporting across the site. This role requires hands-on animal handling and weekend availability.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with farrowing operations and ensure sow and piglet care per protocols.
• Monitor newborn piglets for colostrum intake and health.
• Perform piglet processing (tail docking, iron injections, castration) per protocols.
• Monitor sow and piglet health and report concerns to farm management.
• Administer vaccines and treatments to maintain herd health.
• Ensure sow nutrition, hydration and lactation.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary farrowing and breeding environment.
• Enforce biosecurity measures to prevent disease transmission.
• Ensure ventilation, temperature control and pen setup for sow and piglet comfort.
• Maintain data on breeding dates, farrowing rates, litter performance, and mortality.
• Communicate performance issues with Farrowing Lead and Site manager.
• Ensure compliance with animal welfare regulations, biosecurity protocols, and company policies.
• Assist in farm audits and reporting production metrics.

Skills

Swine production

Farrowing operations

Reproductive physiology

Attention to detail

Job description

pipestonecareers in South Dakota is seeking a Front End Specialist to oversee early swine production, with a focus on farrowing operations and welfare. You will work with farm managers to maximize reproductive performance and ensure piglet health.

You will also uphold biosecurity standards, maintain accurate production data, and support audits and reporting across the site. This role requires hands-on animal handling and weekend availability.