Farrowing Technician - Piglet Care & Birthing Team

Pillen Family Farms; O'Neill (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned farming operation in Nebraska seeks passionate team members to assist with the birthing process and care for newborn piglets. Responsibilities include assessing animal conditions, administering treatments, and maintaining environmental standards. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong fine motor skills, a positive attitude, and an ability to comply with bio-security measures. This is a physically demanding role requiring continuous walking and standing for a minimum of 8 hours daily.

Qualifications

• Fine motor skills for writing data, administering treatment shots, and weighing individual piglets.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to comply with all bio-security, safety, and animal welfare policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist all sows and new piglets during birthing.
• Assess sow, gilt, and piglet condition.
• Administer proper treatment to animals.
• Maintain optimum environment for herd.
• Move sows, gilts, and piglets.

Skills

Fine motor skills

Positive attitude

Interpersonal communication

Job description

A family-owned farming operation in Nebraska seeks passionate team members to assist with the birthing process and care for newborn piglets. Responsibilities include assessing animal conditions, administering treatments, and maintaining environmental standards. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong fine motor skills, a positive attitude, and an ability to comply with bio-security measures. This is a physically demanding role requiring continuous walking and standing for a minimum of 8 hours daily.