Lead Swine Gilt Development & Herd Health (Weekend Pay)

Bethanyswine; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Bethanyswine seeks a Gilt Developer Unit Lead to oversee daily care, feeding, and health of developing gilts and to ensure a high-quality breeding herd. You will supervise staff, implement gilt selection criteria, and maintain strict biosecurity and welfare practices.

The role emphasizes monitoring growth, reproductive performance, and environmental conditions, while ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies. Some travel for training or meetings may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 2+ years of swine production experience, gilt development preferred.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Familiarity with gilt selection, breeding, and herd health management.
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments and travel for training or meetings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily care, feeding, and health of developing gilts.
• Implement gilt selection criteria to ensure high-quality replacement females.
• Identify and address health issues promptly through proper treatment and management.
• Manage acclimation and isolation protocols for incoming gilts.
• Monitor growth rates, reproductive performance, and overall development.
• Enforce strict biosecurity protocols to prevent disease spread.
• Maintain accurate records of gilt inventories, health treatments, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with policies and animal welfare regulations.
• Maintain barns, feeding systems, and ventilation; monitor environmental conditions.
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions or facility needs.

Skills

Leadership

Swine production

Gilt selection

Health management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Bethanyswine seeks a Gilt Developer Unit Lead to oversee daily care, feeding, and health of developing gilts and to ensure a high-quality breeding herd. You will supervise staff, implement gilt selection criteria, and maintain strict biosecurity and welfare practices.

The role emphasizes monitoring growth, reproductive performance, and environmental conditions, while ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies. Some travel for training or meetings may be required.