Pig Herdsperson — Day Shift, Grow with a Progressive Farm

Holden Farms Inc.; Saint Charles (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 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 Minnesota is seeking a Sow Farm Care Associate to provide daily care, health monitoring, and maintenance for pigs at the designated site. General hours are Monday–Friday 6:30am–4:00pm with rotating weekends and holidays required.

Responsibilities include pig care, feed ordering, biosecurity compliance, cleaning, breeding through AI, heat detection, vaccines, and record-keeping. Physical stamina and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• No previous experience working with pigs required.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Understand and follow Holden Farms Biosecurity Program.

Responsibilities

• Daily pig care.
• Sorting.
• Monthly maintenance such as cleaning dryer vents, greasing anchor bearings, and bait.
• Ordering feed.
• 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 with vaccines and medicines.
• Cleaning facilities and minor maintenance.
• Keeping detailed and accurate records.
• Other site maintenance as needed.

Skills

Animal care interest

Team player

Prioritization

Communication skills

Dependable

Lift 50 lbs

Bend/reach/squat/kneel

Stand 9+ hrs

Job description

Holden Farms Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a Sow Farm Care Associate to provide daily care, health monitoring, and maintenance for pigs at the designated site. General hours are Monday–Friday 6:30am–4:00pm with rotating weekends and holidays required.

Responsibilities include pig care, feed ordering, biosecurity compliance, cleaning, breeding through AI, heat detection, vaccines, and record-keeping. Physical stamina and teamwork are essential.