Finisher Pig Technician

Pillen Family Farms; Cedar Rapids (NE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned farming operation in Nebraska seeks a finisher pig technician responsible for pig care in finishing barns. Ideal candidates will have excellent animal husbandry skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about pigs, this role could be right for you. Responsibilities include managing nutritional needs, assessing health, and maintaining the barns. A commitment to animal welfare and safety policy compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to reach, bend, and stoop frequently.
• Continuous walking and standing for 8 hours per day.
• Frequent lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Care for pigs in the finishing barns.
• Power washing and sanitizing barns.
• Manage nutritional requirements of each animal.
• Assess health condition of pigs.
• Administer proper treatment to animals.

Skills

Animal husbandry skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Job description

Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 million pigs annually. As a family-owned and family-focused farming operation, great care goes into everything we do. From family members to team members, to even our pigs we believe in treating others with respect and as part of our family.

Job Description:

• With a combination of animal husbandry and modern technological advances, our finisher pig technicians are responsible for the care of pigs in our finishing barns.
• A Team Member who works with our older pigs must possess excellent animal husbandry skills and a passion for detail.
• These team members generally start their day by 6:00 a.m. and typically complete around 3:00 / 4:00 p.m. However, with various loading and receiving times, the start and finish times can be modified to accommodate personal schedules.
• Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Power washing and sanitizing barns, rooms, and hallways.
  • Manage nutritional requirements of each animal.
  • Assessment of pig body and health condition.
  • Administration of proper treatment to animals.
  • Maintain most optimum environment for herd.

Requirements:

• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Must be able to reach, bend, and stoop frequently.
• Be at work on scheduled days and ready to walk into barns by start time.
• Continuous walking and standing; a minimum of 8 hours per day.
• Frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Comply with all bio-security, safety, and animal welfare policies.

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