Nucleus Production Technician

Pillen Family Farms; South Dakota; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned farming operation in South Dakota is seeking a dedicated individual for animal husbandry and production responsibilities. The role involves assessing pig health, administering treatments, and maintaining optimal conditions for the herd. Ideal candidates possess fine motor skills, good communication, and a willingness to comply with animal welfare policies. This position is suited for those who enjoy working with animals and science. Continuous walking and standing for long hours is expected.

Qualifications

• Fine motor skills for writing data and administering treatment shots.
• Able to kneel, reach, and maintain steady balance.
• Endure continuous walking and standing for a minimum of 8 hours per day.
• Comply with bio-security, safety, and animal welfare policies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for animal husbandry and production at assigned genetic nucleus farm.
• Involved with accurate data collection during production phases.
• Assessment of pig body and health condition.
• Administration of proper treatment to animals.
• Maintain optimum environment for herd.
• Accurate reporting of records.

Skills

Fine motor skills for writing and treatment

Interpersonal communication

Positive attitude

Ability to kneel and reach

Steady balance for treatment

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.