Hands-On Swine Production Intern

Pipestone; South Dakota; Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401K

Job summary

Pipestone currently seeks a Production Intern to support swine care and daily operations at a swine production facility. The role focuses on health, welfare, and routine maintenance during a 10-12 week internship, gaining hands-on experience in a live production setting.

The intern will learn animal husbandry, health management, feeding, and facility upkeep, while following established protocols and safety procedures to ensure high standards of swine production.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Experience in animal husbandry or swine production is preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols.
• Exposure to loud noises, odors, and varying temperatures.
• Working with live animals in close quarters.

Responsibilities

• Learn and monitor the health and well-being of swine, ensuring they receive proper nutrition and care.
• Follow production protocols to maximize sow and gilt production and efficiencies.
• Administer vaccinations, medications, and other health treatments as directed.
• Ensure pigs have access to adequate feed, air and water.
• Monitor feed intake and adjust feeding programs as necessary.
• Identify and report signs of illness or injury, following proper protocols for treatment.
• Assist with farrowing and newborn piglet care, including feeding and processing.
• Assist in breeding activities, including artificial insemination and pregnancy checks.
• Monitor sows during gestation and farrowing to ensure a healthy process.
• Maintain clean and sanitary conditions in barns, pens, and other facilities.
• Operate and maintain equipment used in swine production.
• Maintain accurate records of animal health, treatments, and performance in a timely manner
• Communicate effectively with the employee and the farm management
• Follow animal welfare, biosecurity regulations and company policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow protocols

Animal handling

Job description

Pipestone currently seeks a Production Intern to support swine care and daily operations at a swine production facility. The role focuses on health, welfare, and routine maintenance during a 10-12 week internship, gaining hands-on experience in a live production setting.

The intern will learn animal husbandry, health management, feeding, and facility upkeep, while following established protocols and safety procedures to ensure high standards of swine production.