Pig Finisher Technician - Flexible Hours

Pillen Family Farms; Clearwater (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned farming operation in Nebraska is seeking a Finisher Pig Technician. This role involves caring for pigs in finishing barns, requiring strong animal husbandry skills and attention to detail. Responsibilities include power washing and sanitizing barns, managing nutritional needs, and assessing animal health. Candidates must be able to work independently and in a team, endure physical activity, and comply with safety policies. A passion for animal care is essential. Work hours typically start around 6:00 a.m. and end after 3:00 or 4:00 p.m. Inclement start and end times can be adjusted as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Must be able to reach, bend, and stoop frequently.
• Continuous walking and standing; a minimum of 8 hours per day.
• Frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Care for pigs in finishing barns using animal husbandry and technology.
• Power wash and sanitize barns and hallways.
• Manage nutritional requirements of pigs.
• Administer treatment to animals as necessary.
• Maintain a suitable environment for the herd.

Skills

Animal husbandry skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

A family-owned farming operation in Nebraska is seeking a Finisher Pig Technician. This role involves caring for pigs in finishing barns, requiring strong animal husbandry skills and attention to detail. Responsibilities include power washing and sanitizing barns, managing nutritional needs, and assessing animal health. Candidates must be able to work independently and in a team, endure physical activity, and comply with safety policies. A passion for animal care is essential. Work hours typically start around 6:00 a.m. and end after 3:00 or 4:00 p.m. Inclement start and end times can be adjusted as needed.