Front End Specialist - Swine Farrowing Operations

Independencefamilyanimalcare; South Dakota; Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Health Insurance

Family Health Coverage

Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Overtime Pay

Job summary

Thunder Ridge Farm is seeking a Front End Specialist to oversee farrowing operations in the swine industry. This role is crucial for managing early stages of swine production, ensuring optimal care for sows and piglets while upholding high standards of productivity and welfare.

Responsibilities include monitoring piglet health, performing processing tasks, and administering treatments, alongside maintaining strict biosecurity protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience in swine production, particularly in farrowing operations.
• Strong knowledge of reproductive physiology, artificial insemination, and neonatal piglet care.
• Exposure to farm conditions including varying temperatures, noise, and odors.

Responsibilities

• Assist with farrowing operations, ensuring proper sow and piglet care.
• Monitor newborn piglets for adequate health and colostrum intake.
• Administer vaccinations and treatments as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Animal handling

Communication

Organizational skills

Knowledge of reproductive physiology

Job description

Thunder Ridge Farm is seeking a Front End Specialist to oversee farrowing operations in the swine industry. This role is crucial for managing early stages of swine production, ensuring optimal care for sows and piglets while upholding high standards of productivity and welfare.

Responsibilities include monitoring piglet health, performing processing tasks, and administering treatments, alongside maintaining strict biosecurity protocols.