Farrowing Operations Specialist

pipestonecareers

South Dakota

On-site

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Pipestone Careers is seeking an Front End Specialist to oversee early swine production, focusing on farrowing operations and proper care for sows and piglets. You will work with farm managers and technicians to optimize efficiency and welfare, ensuring biosecurity compliance and accurate production data.

The role requires hands-on animal handling, endurance for physical work, and the ability to communicate effectively in a farm setting. Some travel may be required for training or meetings.

Qualifications

  • Experience in swine production, particularly 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, ensuring proper sow and piglet care.
  • Monitor newborn piglets for colostrum intake and health.
  • Perform piglet processing tasks per farm protocols.
  • Monitor sows and piglets for illness or distress; report to management.
  • Administer vaccines and treatments as needed.
  • Maintain a clean, sanitary farrowing and breeding environment.
  • Enforce biosecurity measures to prevent disease transmission.
  • Maintain data on breeding dates, farrowing rates, litter performance, and mortality.
  • Assist in farm audits and reporting production metrics.

Skills

Swine production
Farrowing operations
Neonatal piglet care
Reproductive physiology
Record keeping

Job description

Pipestone Careers is seeking an Front End Specialist to oversee early swine production, focusing on farrowing operations and proper care for sows and piglets. You will work with farm managers and technicians to optimize efficiency and welfare, ensuring biosecurity compliance and accurate production data.

The role requires hands-on animal handling, endurance for physical work, and the ability to communicate effectively in a farm setting. Some travel may be required for training or meetings.

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