Hog Farm Herd Technician — Hands-On Animal Care & Growth

Murphy Family Ventures; Garland (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K Retirement

Company Paid Life Insurance

Job summary

Murphy Family Ventures in Garland, NC seeks a Hog Farm Herd Tech to join our operations. You will assist with daily breeding and farrowing, animal care, and maintaining a clean, safe environment on a busy hog farm.

You will monitor ventilation, assist with feeding, tagging, and occasional processing, and complete simple animal records. This is a full-time role with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for hands-on growth in agricultural production.

Qualifications

• Team Players: A positive attitude and a desire to contribute actively to a collaborative farm team.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to quickly spot and report changes in animal behavior, equipment issues, or environmental variances.
• Safety Conscious: Commitment to following safety rules, environmental laws, and company emergency policies.
• Physical Capability: Comfort working on your feet, bending, stooping, climbing, and lifting up to 50 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Daily routine includes hands-on care for breeding and farrowing of the herd.
• Assist with feeding, watering, processing, castration, and tagging of gilts and pigs.
• Safely handle, catch, and load sows and pigs across areas.
• Monitor barn rooms, adjust ventilation, and maintain climate for comfort.
• Power-wash walkways, disinfect docks, and maintain biosecurity and cleanliness.
• Complete simple data tracking sheets and animal care paperwork on time.

Job description

Murphy Family Ventures in Garland, NC seeks a Hog Farm Herd Tech to join our operations. You will assist with daily breeding and farrowing, animal care, and maintaining a clean, safe environment on a busy hog farm.

You will monitor ventilation, assist with feeding, tagging, and occasional processing, and complete simple animal records. This is a full-time role with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for hands-on growth in agricultural production.