Production Technician

Genus PLC; Adolphus (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Employee time off

Job summary

Genus PLC is hiring a Production Technician at the Boar Grass GTC facility in Adolphus, Kentucky. The role focuses on specialized animal care, technical reporting, and various husbandry tasks to ensure animal well-being. Key responsibilities include performing daily husbandry tasks, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with animal treatments. Preferably, candidates should have livestock handling experience and a high school diploma or higher. Competitive salary and benefits package offered, including health insurance and 401K.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience within intensive swine production systems.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment while maintaining performance expectations.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily animal husbandry tasks in support of breeding and scientific research.
• Maintain accurate and timely production information and records.
• Assure biosecurity by sanitizing multiple areas.

Skills

Livestock handling

Attention to detail

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

University degree in animal science

Job description

Role Overview

PIC, a Genus PLC company, is looking for a Production Technician responsible for specialized animal care and technical reporting, along with additional husbandry tasks to ensure the well‑being of the animals.

Location

Based at the Boar Grass GTC facility in Adolphus, Kentucky.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily animal husbandry tasks in support of breeding and scientific research, including pig placement, pig healthcare and medication, feeding management, environment, water and ventilation management, collection of blood samples, and production record keeping.
• Maintain accurate and timely production information and records; assist with routine laboratory and general tasks, sanitation, standard operating procedures, and data recording.
• Assist in moving animals and maintaining efficient animal flows; treat sick animals with pharmaceuticals by injection, oral application, or other methods as required.
• Maintain facility biosecurity, including sanitizing multiple areas with high‑pressure equipment, office cleanliness, and laundry duties to prevent contamination of animals and research samples.
• Operate packaging machines, perform semen evaluation on raw semen using a computer‑assisted evaluation program, and be able to lift and move pools of semen weighing up to 40 pounds; package product for shipment to customers.
• Work as a team player by accomplishing daily department work requirements and farm goals.
• Adhere to the Company’s animal care policies and procedures, emergency notification process, safety program, bio‑security protocols, and environmental laws; report all environmental issues immediately to supervisor.
• Be flexible and willing to change plans according to the direction of farm leadership.

Qualifications

• Previous livestock handling experience is preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment.
• Ability to follow instructions and handle standardized situations.
• Ability to perform in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining performance expectations.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Minimal, if any, travel required.
• High school diploma or equivalent; university degree in an animal science field preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience within intensive swine production systems.

Benefits

Competitive salary. Benefits include health, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, long and short‑term disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, and employee time off (ETO). This position offers opportunity for growth.

Equal Employment Opportunities

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti‑discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.