Pig Breeding & Reproduction Technician

Pillen Family Farms; Friend (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned farming business in Nebraska seeks a reproductive pig technician to manage a breeding herd. Responsibilities include breeding sows and gilts, maintaining nutritional needs, and ensuring proper care and documentation. Candidates must demonstrate accurate record-keeping, physical stamina, and compliance with all animal welfare policies. This is a physically demanding role requiring continuous walking and standing, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate accurate record-keeping skills.
• Ability to perform physical tasks like lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must comply with bio-security and animal welfare policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and care for a breeding herd of pigs.
• Identify and breed sows and gilts in heat.
• Document all sow and gilt activity.

Skills

Accurate record keeping

Ability to handle physical tasks

Animal husbandry knowledge

Job description

A family-owned farming business in Nebraska seeks a reproductive pig technician to manage a breeding herd. Responsibilities include breeding sows and gilts, maintaining nutritional needs, and ensuring proper care and documentation. Candidates must demonstrate accurate record-keeping, physical stamina, and compliance with all animal welfare policies. This is a physically demanding role requiring continuous walking and standing, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.