Gestation Lead-BANNER FARMS

Pipestone; South Dakota; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid single health insurance

Family health coverage available

Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Retirement Plan

Holiday pay & Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pipestone in South Dakota seeks a Gestation Lead to oversee breeding and reproductive care while guiding a team caring for pregnant sows at a modern sow production facility. This role blends animal care with leadership and daily farm operations to support pig health and production.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills, with 2+ years in swine production and a willingness to work weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 2+ years of livestock, animal care or swine production experience preferred.
• Leadership experience is beneficial but not required.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead others while maintaining high standards of animal care and production performance.
• Noise levels in rural swine environments require hearing protection.
• Weekend availability and reliable transportation required.
• Benefits package includes health insurance, retirement plan and paid time off.

Responsibilities

• Oversee breeding and reproductive care activities.
• Lead a team responsible for pregnant sows and daily farm operations.
• Support pig health, welfare and production performance.
• Maintain safety, biosecurity and policy compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Animal care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2+ years livestock/ swine production experience

Job description

Join a team committed to animal care, employee development, and production excellence. As a Gestation Lead, you'll oversee breeding and reproductive care activities while leading a team responsible for the health and well-being of pregnant sows in a modern sow production facility. This role combines animal care, employee leadership, livestock production, and daily farm operations to support pig health, animal welfare, and production success.

Whether you're looking to grow your leadership skills or continue building a career in agriculture and swine production, Pipestone offers modern facilities, leadership development opportunities, and career growth within farm management.

• Uphold all handbook policies per company expectations with a focus on safety, animal welfare, and biosecurity procedures

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

2+ years of livestock, animal care, agriculture, or swine production experience preferred.

Leadership experience is beneficial but not required.

Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to lead others while maintaining high standards of animal care and production performance.

• Agricultural swine environment in rural areas
• Noise levels that require hearing protection in some areas

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, and ability to be on feet 8-10 hours per day
• Frequently bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling
• Frequently use one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull
• Frequently lift objects weighing 3-20 pounds
• Occasionally bend while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move
• Occasionally bending while pulling and or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds or requiring up to 100 pounds of force to move with the assistance of another person as needed
• Must be able to print and/or write legibly

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work weekends
• Must have a reliable method of transportation to get to and from work
• Benefits Package includes Paid Single Heath Insurance, Family Health Coverage Available
• Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Holiday pay & Paid Time Off

Benefits Summary

Benefit Package includes Paid Single Health Insurance, Family Health Coverage Available, Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance, Retirement Plan and Paid Time Off. Overtime and Weekend Pay Potential!

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