Pig Farm Animal Care Technician I

JBS USA; Lamar (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS USA is seeking an Animal Care Technician in a rural Colorado setting to perform essential animal care duties, assist with farrowing and breeding, and operate farm equipment. The role requires reliability, a willingness to learn technology, and weekend/holiday shifts as part of a rotating schedule.

Applicants should be comfortable with standing for long periods, lifting up to 100 pounds, and working in animal confinement conditions with strict biosecurity protocols.

Qualifications

• Previous animal care experience preferred but not required.
• Be a team oriented, self-motivated and positive individual with strong work ethic.
• Ability to learn or already have technology knowledge: hand held devices/wand sows, and other equipment as necessary.
• Work weekend and holiday hours as required on a rotational basis.

Responsibilities

• Learn and develop individual skills based on work requirements in the employees designated work area.
• Work in a cohesive team environment to provide essential care to the animals.
• Follow supervision timelines and progression for Technician levels.
• Basic sow/gilt handling: feeding/watering/moving.
• Operate machinery and equipment.
• Assist with farrowing (birth).
• Assist with breeding (artificial insemination).
• Handle and use chemicals.
• Vaccinate and medicate sows and piglets.
• Clean facilities and manage manure/afterbirth.
• Use computer equipment: handheld devices and electronic wands.
• Load and unload pigs as scheduled.
• Maintain farm cleanliness.
• Adhere to biosecurity standards.

Skills

Animal care

Team work

Tech literacy

Reliability

Job description

JBS USA is seeking an Animal Care Technician in a rural Colorado setting to perform essential animal care duties, assist with farrowing and breeding, and operate farm equipment. The role requires reliability, a willingness to learn technology, and weekend/holiday shifts as part of a rotating schedule.

Applicants should be comfortable with standing for long periods, lifting up to 100 pounds, and working in animal confinement conditions with strict biosecurity protocols.