Nucleus Production Technician

Pillen Family Farms; Onida (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned farming operation located in South Dakota is seeking an individual for animal husbandry and production responsibilities. The role involves data collection, animal assessment, treatment administration, and maintaining an optimal environment for the herd. Ideal candidates should have fine motor skills, a positive attitude, and willingness to learn. A commitment to safety and animal welfare is essential. This position entails considerable walking and standing, making it suited for physically capable applicants.

Qualifications

• Skills to accurately record data and administer treatment.
• Ability to kneel, reach, and maintain balance while handling animals.
• Physical endurance to walk and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee animal husbandry and production activities.
• Collect and analyze data throughout production phases.
• Administer treatments and maintain optimal environment for herd.

Skills

Fine motor skills

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 million pigs annually. As a family-owned and family-focused farming operation, great care goes into everything we do. From family members to team members, to even our pigs we believe in treating others with respect and as part of our family.

Overview

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Position will be responsible for animal husbandry and production at their assigned genetic nucleus farm.
• This position will be involved with the accurate collection of data during the different production phases.
• This position is ideal for a person who enjoys science, technology, and animals.
• Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Assessment of pig body and health condition.
  • Administration of proper treatment to animals.
  • Maintain most optimum environment for herd.
  • Assessment and recording ventilation guidelines.
  • Timely and accurate reporting of records.

Qualifications

• Fine motor skills for writing data, administering treatment shots, and weighing individual piglets.
• Frequent kneeling, reaching, and steady balance required for treating piglets.
• Continuous walking and standing; a minimum of 8 hours per day.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, interpersonal communication.
• Comply with all bio-security, safety, and animal welfare policies.