Hands-On Swine Technician

Independencefamilyanimalcare; South Dakota; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Overtime pay

Job summary

Pipestone swine production facility seeks an Animal Care Technician to support care and welfare of pigs in a modern farm setting. You will help with feeding, housing, health checks, and daily farm operations while following all protocols and safety requirements.

From breeding to piglet care, you will gain hands-on training and opportunities for career growth in a team-focused environment. Overtime opportunities are available and a stable schedule is provided.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to animal welfare, safety, and biosecurity.
• Able to work in a swine unit with exposure to noises, odors and varying temperatures.
• Working with live animals in close quarters.

Responsibilities

• Learn and monitor pig health and well-being with daily animal care.
• Provide pigs with feed, water, air and comfortable environment.
• Assist with breeding, gestation, farrowing, piglet care, and other swine activities.
• Follow production protocols to maximize sow and gilt production and efficiencies.
• Administer vaccinations, medications and health treatments per protocols.
• Monitor feed intake and adjust feeding programs.
• Observe animals, report concerns promptly per protocol.
• Assist in farrowing and newborn piglet care.
• Assist in breeding activities including artificial insemination and pregnancy checks.
• Operate and maintain swine production equipment.
• Maintain accurate health and treatment records.
• Communicate with employees and farm management.
• Follow welfare, biosecurity regs and company policies.

Skills

Animal care

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Job description

Pipestone swine production facility seeks an Animal Care Technician to support care and welfare of pigs in a modern farm setting. You will help with feeding, housing, health checks, and daily farm operations while following all protocols and safety requirements.

From breeding to piglet care, you will gain hands-on training and opportunities for career growth in a team-focused environment. Overtime opportunities are available and a stable schedule is provided.