Hands-On Farrowing Care Technician

Crosscut Limited; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Production Bonus

401K Contribution

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Service Recognition

Job summary

Crosscut, Limited is seeking a team member to support the Farrowing Department Supervisor in meeting production targets. Responsibilities include room prep, ensuring all farrowings are attended, and maintaining a safe environment for sows and piglets.

You will assist with cross fostering, nurse sow movements, and timely piglet processing and treatments. Strong communication and animal-care ethics are essential, with a high school diploma or GED and an agricultural/technical associate degree

Qualifications

• Environmental requirements of females and piglets.
• Ability to communicate well with other farrowing department personnel.
• Respect and care for all animals and personnel.
• High school diploma or GED required with Associate degree from agricultural or technical school with a major in animal production desired.

Responsibilities

• Room preparation prior to females farrowing
• Ensure all farrowings are attended
• Maintain correct environment for sows and piglets
• Cross foster piglets when necessary
• Nurse sow movements
• Ensure fresh feed is available for all animals
• Ensure adequate water flow is available
• Ensure proper and timely piglet processing
• Ensure proper and timely sow and piglet treatments and vaccinations.
• Weaning of piglets as instructed

Skills

Communication

Animal handling

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in agricultural/technical field (animal production)

Job description

Crosscut, Limited is seeking a team member to support the Farrowing Department Supervisor in meeting production targets. Responsibilities include room prep, ensuring all farrowings are attended, and maintaining a safe environment for sows and piglets.

You will assist with cross fostering, nurse sow movements, and timely piglet processing and treatments. Strong communication and animal-care ethics are essential, with a high school diploma or GED and an agricultural/technical associate degree