Piglet Nursery Care Technician

Pillen Family Farms; Saint Edward (NE); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned farming operation in Nebraska is seeking Nursery Pig Technicians to nurture and care for baby pigs during their first days away from their mothers. Responsibilities include assessing health conditions, administering treatments, and maintaining optimal environments for the herd. Candidates should have fine motor skills, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn. This role requires consistent physical activity for a minimum of 8 hours each day while adhering to biosecurity protocols.

Qualifications

• Ability to administer treatment shots and weigh individual piglets.
• Must be able to engage in continuous bending, reaching, and crouching.
• Able to maintain steady balance and treat piglets.

Responsibilities

• Nurture baby pigs during the first days away from their mom.
• Assess pig body and health condition.
• Administer proper treatment and maintain optimal herd environment.
• Power wash and sanitize barns, rooms, and hallways.
• Participate in gruel feeding, mat feeding, and hand feeding.

Skills

Fine motor skills

Interpersonal communication

Positive attitude

Job description

A family-owned farming operation in Nebraska is seeking Nursery Pig Technicians to nurture and care for baby pigs during their first days away from their mothers. Responsibilities include assessing health conditions, administering treatments, and maintaining optimal environments for the herd. Candidates should have fine motor skills, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn. This role requires consistent physical activity for a minimum of 8 hours each day while adhering to biosecurity protocols.