Pig Farm Animal Care Technician — Sign-On Bonus

Christensen Farms; Luverne (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,500

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Christensen Farms is seeking an Animal Care Technician to support Farrowing and Breeding operations. This hands-on role focuses on daily care, health, and welfare of the swine herd in a fast-paced barn environment.

Responsibilities include feeding, heat checks, piglet processing, farrowing assistance, and rigorous sanitation. The candidate should be reliable, physically fit, and able to follow SOPs while prioritizing biosecurity and animal welfare.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform daily tasks with precision in a fast-paced barn environment.
• Physically fit for demanding livestock care and sanitation duties.
• Willingness to follow SOPs and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide feed and water to animals daily to maintain health and nutrition.
• Heat check and breed sows in heat per schedule; perform gilt heat induction.
• Process piglets (castration, tail docking, iron/antibiotics).
• Assist with farrowing and ensure piglet warmth.
• Monitor sows and litters daily; offer treatments as needed.

Skills

Reliability

Physical stamina

Protocol adherence

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Biosecurity awareness

Job description

Christensen Farms is seeking an Animal Care Technician to support Farrowing and Breeding operations. This hands-on role focuses on daily care, health, and welfare of the swine herd in a fast-paced barn environment.

Responsibilities include feeding, heat checks, piglet processing, farrowing assistance, and rigorous sanitation. The candidate should be reliable, physically fit, and able to follow SOPs while prioritizing biosecurity and animal welfare.