Production Tech Lead, Swine Breeding & Animal Health

Pilgrim; Lamar (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobvite, Inc. is seeking a Production Tech Lead in Colorado to oversee daily activities of breeding herd and gilt grow-out teams, ensuring breeding by artificial insemination, medication administration, and health record keeping.

The role emphasizes safety, welfare, and continuous improvement of swine production. The position requires strong leadership, problem solving, and communication, with on-site work in Lamar, CO and weekend shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Experience with farm technology (computers, handheld devices, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and make decisions independently.
• Ability to effectively lead a team.
• Team oriented, self-motivated, and strong work ethic.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Bio-Security and swine production.
• Weekend work as scheduled.
• Ability to bend, push, pull up to 60 lbs and stand most of the day.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety, Animal Welfare and Bio-Security procedures during production activities.
• Motivate team members to increase production and maintain high standards.
• Serve as liaison between team and management.
• Evaluate and implement continuous improvement of swine production process.
• Ability to perform necropsy and tissue sampling as needed.
• Examine animals for illness or injury; treat minor issues.
• Coordinate with management or veterinarians for treatment of serious cases.
• Stock supplies of feed and medicines.
• Understand advanced sow/gilt care and handling.
• Observe estrus and assist with AI breeding and related tasks.
• Record animal characteristics such as weights and diets.
• Brand, tattoo or tag animals for identification.
• Prepare semen containers for AI and maintain storage logs.
• Attend safety meetings and maintain facilities cleanliness.
• Production/facility housekeeping duties.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team motivation

Multi-tasking

Bio-Security knowledge

Weekend availability

Work ethic

Education

4-year college degree

Tools

Farm technology familiarity

Handheld devices

Job description

Jobvite, Inc. is seeking a Production Tech Lead in Colorado to oversee daily activities of breeding herd and gilt grow-out teams, ensuring breeding by artificial insemination, medication administration, and health record keeping.

The role emphasizes safety, welfare, and continuous improvement of swine production. The position requires strong leadership, problem solving, and communication, with on-site work in Lamar, CO and weekend shifts as needed.