Nucleus Production Technician

Pillen Family Farms; Platte (SD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned farming operation is seeking an individual for animal husbandry at their genetic nucleus farm. The role involves accurate data collection and assessing pig health conditions. Ideal candidates will enjoy working with science, technology, and animals while demonstrating fine motor skills and a positive attitude. Additional responsibilities include administering treatments and maintaining the optimum environment for the herd. This role requires standing and walking for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Ability to kneel, reach, and maintain balance while treating piglets.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new information regarding animal care.
• Ability to walk and stand for a minimum of 8 hours daily.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, interpersonal communication.
• Comply with all bio-security, safety, and animal welfare policies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for animal husbandry and production at a genetic nucleus farm.
• Accurate data collection during production phases.
• Assessment of pig body and health condition.
• 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.

Skills

Fine motor skills

Interpersonal communication

Positive attitude

Interpersonal communication

Bio-security compliance

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.