Pig Farm Care Specialist - Daily Animal Care & Breeding

Holden Farms Inc; Dexter (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

401(k) + Company Contribution

Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays

PTO

Free Hog Yearly

Much More!

Job summary

Holden Farms in Dexter, MN seeks a full-time Sow Farm position to care for pigs, manage daily tasks, and support operations. Hours are typically Monday–Friday with rotating weekends and holidays; compensation is hourly with bonuses and a strong benefits package.

No prior pig experience is required, and safety/biosecurity practices are emphasized. Expected duties include daily pig care, feeding, health checks, heat detection, AI breeding, records, and basic facility maintenance.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in working with animals.
• Self-motivated team player with a positive attitude.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Dependable and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, squat and kneel.
• 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.
• Castration.
• Feeding and checking waters.
• Perform heat detection on sows.
• Breed sows through artificial insemination.
• 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.

Skills

Team player

Animal care

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Physical strength

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Holden Farms in Dexter, MN seeks a full-time Sow Farm position to care for pigs, manage daily tasks, and support operations. Hours are typically Monday–Friday with rotating weekends and holidays; compensation is hourly with bonuses and a strong benefits package.

No prior pig experience is required, and safety/biosecurity practices are emphasized. Expected duties include daily pig care, feeding, health checks, heat detection, AI breeding, records, and basic facility maintenance.