Full-Time Sow Farm Technician: Breeding & Farrowing

Wakefield Pork, Inc.; Lafayette (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wakefield Pork, Inc. in Minnesota seeks a Sow Farm Technician to join our breeding and farrowing teams. The role covers daily AI breeding, sow and piglet care, record keeping, and supporting herd health and nutrition within a team-focused operation.

Essential duties include maintaining breeding and farrowing targets, assisting with vaccinations, inventory management, and ensuring biosecurity and animal welfare in a fast-paced farm environment, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and reliability.

Qualifications

• Be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds with reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to do basic math – addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Regular, consistent attendance.
• Industry experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with breeding and farrowing operations per shift.
• Maintain breeding and farrowing records and documentation.
• Perform daily AI breeding and sow/piglet care tasks.
• Ensure animal welfare and clean, safe working environment.
• Follow biosecurity measures and company policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attendance

Lifting

Job description

Wakefield Pork, Inc. in Minnesota seeks a Sow Farm Technician to join our breeding and farrowing teams. The role covers daily AI breeding, sow and piglet care, record keeping, and supporting herd health and nutrition within a team-focused operation.

Essential duties include maintaining breeding and farrowing targets, assisting with vaccinations, inventory management, and ensuring biosecurity and animal welfare in a fast-paced farm environment, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and reliability.