Farrowing Operations Specialist

Independencefamilyanimalcare; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Overtime pay

Weekend pay potential

Job summary

Independencefamilyanimalcare is seeking a Front End Specialist to oversee early swine production with a focus on farrowing operations and piglet welfare.

The role involves working with farm managers, adhering to protocols, maintaining biosecurity, and recording data on breeding and litter performance. Candidates should be hands-on, able to stand for long periods, and willing to travel for training.

Qualifications

• Experience in swine production, particularly farrowing.
• Knowledge of reproductive physiology, artificial insemination, and neonatal piglet care.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Exposure to farm conditions, including varying temperatures, noise, and odors.
• Requires hands-on animal handling and manual labor.
• Some travel may be required for training or company meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with farrowing operations, ensuring proper sow and piglet care during labor and delivery per protocols.
• Monitor newborn piglets for adequate colostrum intake and early-life health.
• Perform piglet processing tasks such as tail docking, iron injections, and castration as per farm protocols.
• Monitor sows and piglets for signs of illness, injury, or distress, and report concerns to farm management.
• Administer vaccinations and treatments as needed to maintain herd health.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary farrowing and breeding environment.
• Enforce biosecurity measures to prevent disease transmission.
• Ensure proper ventilation, temperature control, and pen setup for optimal sow and piglet comfort.
• Maintain accurate data on breeding dates, farrowing rates, litter performance, and mortality.
• Ensure communication 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

Reproductive physiology

Neonatal piglet care

Attention to detail

Manual labor

Travel for training

Job description

Independencefamilyanimalcare is seeking a Front End Specialist to oversee early swine production with a focus on farrowing operations and piglet welfare.

The role involves working with farm managers, adhering to protocols, maintaining biosecurity, and recording data on breeding and litter performance. Candidates should be hands-on, able to stand for long periods, and willing to travel for training.