Piglet Nursery (Farm) Technician

Clemens Food Group; Columbia Cross Roads (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemens Food Group is seeking a Nursery Technician to care for piglets and maintain a clean, safe barn environment. You’ll perform daily health checks, assist with feeding, monitor welfare, and keep precise records to support growth and well‑being of the piglets.

This hands‑on role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a genuine interest in animal welfare. A high school diploma or GED is required, with opportunities for growth in a stable agricultural company.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet in barn environments.
• Willingness to work Monday–Friday, with occasional weekends and holidays.
• Genuine interest in animal care and welfare.

Responsibilities

• Care for piglets through daily health and comfort checks.
• Create a positive environment via feeding, watering, and barn upkeep.
• Maintain detailed records of animal health and care.
• Support animal movement and keep living spaces safe and clean.
• Follow animal welfare practices to treat piglets with compassion.

Skills

Animal care

Attention to detail

Caring nature

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Are you passionate about animals and looking for a hands‑on role where you can make a real difference every day? Join our dedicated production team as a Nursery Technician and play a key part in caring for young piglets during a critical stage of their growth. In this rewarding role, you'll help ensure their health, comfort, and well-being—while working in a supportive, team‑oriented environment.

What You’ll Do:

As a Nursery Technician, you’ll be directly involved in nurturing our piglets and maintaining a clean, safe, and enriching environment. Your day-to-day will include:

Caring for piglets by performing daily health and comfort checks.

Creating a positive environment through attentive feeding, watering, and barn upkeep.

Maintaining detailed records to track animal health and ensure top-quality care.

Supporting animal movement and ensuring living spaces are safe, clean, and comfortable.

Following animal welfare practices to ensure every piglet is treated with compassion and respect.

Schedule:

• Monday - Thursday (6:00am - 2:00pm)
• Friday (6:00am - 10:00am)

What We’re Looking For:

A High School Diploma or GED.

A strong work ethic with attention to detail and a caring nature.

Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet in barn environments.

Willingness to work Monday–Friday, with occasional weekends and holidays.

A genuine interest in animal care and welfare.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

Hands‑on experience with animals—help piglets thrive and grow!

Team-focused atmosphere where your contributions are valued and supported.

Feel‑good work—leave each day knowing you’ve helped improve the lives of animals.

Opportunities for growth in a stable, animal‑focused agricultural career.

Work Environment:

You’ll spend your time in dynamic, barn-based settings where every day is different. Be prepared for a variety of conditions—some noise, odors, and the need to roll up your sleeves for active, rewarding work. If you love animals and don’t mind getting a little dirty to care for them, this is the place for you!

Agency Statement:

Clemens Food Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.

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