Pig Care Specialist — Health, Breeding & Farm Ops

Sunseeker Property Service; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) + Company Contribution

Profit Sharing

Short Term Disability/Long Term Disabl

Paid Holidays

PTO

Free Hog Yearly

Much More!

Job summary

Sunseeker Property Service in Minnesota seeks a Sow Farm Care Associate to perform daily pig care, monitor health, and maintain facilities across the designated site. This is hands-on animal husbandry with a focus on welfare.

Qualifications

• Interest in working with animals.
• Self-motivated team player with a positive attitude.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk and be on feet for 9+ hrs./day.

Responsibilities

• Daily pig care
• Sorting
• Monthly maintenance, such as cleaning dryer vents, greasing anchor bearings, and bait.
• Ordering feed
• Understand and follow Holden Farms Biosecurity Program
• Power washing farrow rooms and hallways
• Pig movement
• Castration
• Feeding and checking waters
• Perform heat detection on sows
• Breed sows through artificial insemination
• Conduct pregnancy checks
• Monitor and treat sows as needed by administering vaccines and medicines
• Cleaning facilities and minor maintenance
• Keeping detailed and accurate records
• Other site maintenance as needed.

Job description

Sunseeker Property Service in Minnesota seeks a Sow Farm Care Associate to perform daily pig care, monitor health, and maintain facilities across the designated site. This is hands-on animal husbandry with a focus on welfare.