Gilt Development Animal Care Technician | Hands-On Pig Care

christensenfarms; Lake Benton (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $2,500

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

FSA

EAP

Job summary

Christensen Farms in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, is seeking entry level and experienced Animal Care Technicians to join our gilt development team. You will perform hands-on care, help maintain herd health, and support vaccination programs.

This full-time role requires biosecurity adherence and reliable travel between gilt sites. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a $2,500 sign-on/retention bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience in animal care is a plus.
• Willingness to work in gilt development units and show attention to biosecurity.
• Ability to travel between sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Care for growing pigs and maintain gilt records.
• Support heat induction, gilt blood testing, and vaccination programs.
• Assist with ventilation adjustments and daily husbandry tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and biosecurity across sites.

Skills

Animal care

Biosecurity

Record keeping

Teamwork

Vaccination programs

Job description

Christensen Farms in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, is seeking entry level and experienced Animal Care Technicians to join our gilt development team. You will perform hands-on care, help maintain herd health, and support vaccination programs.

This full-time role requires biosecurity adherence and reliable travel between gilt sites. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a $2,500 sign-on/retention bonus.