Farrowing Technician — Weekend & Holiday Shifts

Schwartz Farms Inc.; Longford (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Schwartz Farms, Inc. in Kansas is seeking a Farrowing Technician to perform daily farrowing production duties and ensure proper piglet care. Duties include sow induction, day-one pig care, and accurate record-keeping, while upholding bio-security and animal welfare policies.

Responsibilities include maintaining lactating sows, assisting with piglet transfers, and ensuring a safe workplace. Weekend rotations are required. Salary is $18.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Adhere to bio-security policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate pig and sow records.
• Promote animal welfare and report mistreatment or abuse.

Responsibilities

• Assist Department Leader with pre-farrow room prep.
• Induce and farrow sows; manage day-one pig care.
• Identify piglets needing nurse sow or litter swap.
• Move animals as directed; assist with vaccinations.
• Maintain documentation of sows and piglets (inventory).
• Support cleaning, power-washing, and equipment upkeep.
• Follow safety and bio-security protocols.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Documentation

Bio-security

Animal welfare

PQA certification

Job description

Schwartz Farms, Inc. in Kansas is seeking a Farrowing Technician to perform daily farrowing production duties and ensure proper piglet care. Duties include sow induction, day-one pig care, and accurate record-keeping, while upholding bio-security and animal welfare policies.

Responsibilities include maintaining lactating sows, assisting with piglet transfers, and ensuring a safe workplace. Weekend rotations are required. Salary is $18.50 per hour.