Pig Health & Welfare Technician

Independencefamilyanimalcare; South Dakota; Ibrido; USD 30.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance (single)

Family health coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Overtime pay

Weekend pay potential

Descrizione del lavoro

Independence Family Animal Care in Kentucky is seeking a Swine Technician to oversee daily care, health, and welfare of pigs in a swine production facility. You will perform animal husbandry, health management, feeding, breeding support, and facility maintenance to uphold high production standards.

No experience is required, but experience in animal husbandry is preferred. You will follow protocols, monitor health, assist with farrowing and breeding, manage records, and maintain clean barns.

Competenze

• No experience required.
• Experience in animal husbandry or swine production is preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols.
• Exposure to loud noises, odors, and varying temperatures.
• Working with live animals in close quarters.

Mansioni

• Learn and monitor the health and well-being of swine, ensuring they receive proper nutrition and care.
• Follow all production protocols and procedures to maximize sow and gilt production & efficiencies.
• Administer vaccinations, medications, and other health treatments as directed.
• Ensure pigs have access to adequate feed, air and water.
• Monitor feed intake and adjust feeding programs as necessary.
• Identify and report signs of illness or injury, following proper protocols for treatment.
• Assist with farrowing (birthing) and newborn piglet care, including feeding and processing.
• Assist in breeding activities, including artificial insemination and pregnancy checks.
• Monitor sows during gestation and farrowing to ensure a healthy process.
• Maintain clean and sanitary conditions in barns, pens, and other facilities.
• Operate and maintain equipment used in swine production.
• Maintain accurate records of animal health, treatments, and performance in a timely manner
• Communicate effectively with the employee and the farm management
• Follow animal welfare, biosecurity regulations and company policies.

Conoscenze

Animal husbandry

Record keeping

Health monitoring

Feeding management

Communication

Teamwork

Descrizione del lavoro

Independence Family Animal Care in Kentucky is seeking a Swine Technician to oversee daily care, health, and welfare of pigs in a swine production facility. You will perform animal husbandry, health management, feeding, breeding support, and facility maintenance to uphold high production standards.

No experience is required, but experience in animal husbandry is preferred. You will follow protocols, monitor health, assist with farrowing and breeding, manage records, and maintain clean barns.