Pig Farm Herdsperson - Care, Breeding & Benefits

Holden Farms Inc; Faribault (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 Inc. in Faribault, MN seeks a full-time Sow Farm Care Associate to provide daily care, health monitoring, and maintenance for the pig herd at the designated site.

Typical shift Monday–Friday 6:30am–4:00pm with rotating weekends/holidays; responsibilities include feeding, heat detection, breeding via AI, vaccines, cleaning, and record keeping. No prior pig experience required.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfort with standing and manual work for extended periods.
• Willingness to work a rotating weekend/holiday schedule.
• Interest in animal care and willingness to learn Holden Farms biosecurity protocols.

Responsibilities

• Daily pig care and health maintenance for pigs at the designated site.
• Sorting, feeding, and monitoring sows and piglets.
• Monthly maintenance tasks such as cleaning dryer vents and greasing bearings.
• Breeding sows through artificial insemination and heat detection.
• Administer vaccines/medicines and monitor health issues.
• Maintain accurate records and report as needed.
• Assist with site maintenance and facility cleaning.

Skills

Pig care

Health monitoring

Daily chores

Vaccines/medications

Record keeping

Feed management

Castration

Biosecurity

Lifting 50 lbs

Teamwork

Schedule flexibility

Job description

Holden Farms Inc. in Faribault, MN seeks a full-time Sow Farm Care Associate to provide daily care, health monitoring, and maintenance for the pig herd at the designated site.

Typical shift Monday–Friday 6:30am–4:00pm with rotating weekends/holidays; responsibilities include feeding, heat detection, breeding via AI, vaccines, cleaning, and record keeping. No prior pig experience required.