Farrowing Technician: Piglet Care & Breeding Support

Schwartz Farms; Longford (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Schwartz Farms, Inc. in Kansas is seeking a dedicated Farrowing Technician to support daily pig production operations, from pre-farrow setup to the care of newborn piglets.

You will help manage sows, assist with inductions, and ensure proper day one pig care in a fast-paced farm environment. The role emphasizes animal welfare, bio-security, and accurate recordkeeping, with occasional power washing and maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist Department Leader with preparation of pre-farrow rooms.
• Perform inducing of sows.
• Execute proper farrowing of sows.
• Ensure proper execution of day one pig care.
• Identify piglets that require a nurse sow or litter swap.
• Assist Department Leader in ensuring that piglets are with the correct sow and crate; transfer and size piglets as directed.
• Movement of animals (sows and piglets) as directed.
• Treat and vaccinate sows and piglets as directed.
• Keep crates full of lactating sows.
• Process and castrate piglets.
• Feed lactating sows per protocol.
• Assist Department Leader with maintaining accurate documentation (i.e. weekly, monthly inventory of sows and piglets).
• Assist in power washing, as assigned.
• Advocate and engage in SFI's animal welfare policy, including promoting animal well-being, remedying circumstances which impede animal care, and properly reporting instances of mistreatment or abuse.
• Ensure that SFI training program requirements, and procedures are being met and followed.
• Ensure the highest level of a safe work environment and safe work practices.
• Maintain PQA certification status.
• Ensure and maintain as directed that all SFI bio-security policies and procedures are followed and enforced.
• Exhibit strong teamwork, including working to achieve team goals, embracing new technologies, working on new projects, etc.
• Be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. with reasonable accommodation
• Weekend and Holiday work rotations, as established by Manager, will be required

Job description

Schwartz Farms, Inc. in Kansas is seeking a dedicated Farrowing Technician to support daily pig production operations, from pre-farrow setup to the care of newborn piglets.

You will help manage sows, assist with inductions, and ensure proper day one pig care in a fast-paced farm environment. The role emphasizes animal welfare, bio-security, and accurate recordkeeping, with occasional power washing and maintenance tasks.