Production Technician 1

Genus PLC; Mound City (MO); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Disability insurance

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

ETO (employee time off)

Job summary

Genus, PIC North America, invites you to join us as a Production Technician at our Mound City site. This entry-level role focuses on daily animal husbandry, record-keeping, and teamwork to support high standards of animal health and welfare in a leading swine genetics company.

Starting pay is $19.25 per hour. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and growth opportunities within the Genus network.

Qualifications

• Previous livestock handling preferred
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team
• Ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented and capable of fast-paced work

Responsibilities

• Entry-level position with limited training or experience.
• Work as a team to meet daily department goals.
• Daily animal husbandry tasks to maintain welfare.
• Maintain accurate production information and records.
• Assist in moving animals and maintaining efficient animal flows.
• Treat sick animals with a variety of pharmaceuticals as required.
• Maintain barn including sanitizing and washing areas.
• Adhere to safety, bio-security and environmental policies.

Skills

Team player

Follow instructions

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Low travel

Job description

Role Overview

PIC North America, a Genus Company, invites you to be part of something bigger. We are looking for passionate individuals to join us as Production Technician at our location in Mound City, South Dakota. If you're excited about contributing to the future of agriculture, working with animals, and being part of a global leader in swine genetics, this role is perfect for you. Help us transform the way the world nourishes itself by ensuring the health and care of our top-performing animals.

The Production Technician is at the heart of PIC's operations, with a hands‑on role in maintaining the highest standards of animal health and welfare on our farms.

Starting pay is $19.25.

You Will

• Entry‑level position with limited prior training or relevant work experience
• Work as a team player by accomplishing daily department work requirements and farm goals
• Daily animal husbandry tasks
• Maintain accurate and timely production information and records as required
• Assist in moving animals and maintaining efficient animal flows
• Treat sick animals with a variety of pharmaceuticals by injection, oral application, and/or other methods as required
• Assist with maintaining barn, including sanitizing and washing multiple areas on the farm using high‑pressure equipment, as well as office cleanliness and laundry duties
• Flexibility with a willingness to change plans according to the direction of farm leadership
• Adhere to the Company’s animal care policies and procedures including: providing a physical environment that meets the animal’s needs, providing access to adequate water and high quality feed, providing humane treatment of the animals, providing identification and appropriate treatment of animals in need of health care and following the guidelines for euthanasia
• Read and understand the company’s emergency notification process and how it applies to their specific worksite
• Abide by all company policies, procedures and guidelines as directed by farm leadership, including but not limited to:
  • The Company’s Safety Program, understanding all safety requirements of the job and performing the job in compliance with those safety requirements
  • The Company’s bio‑security protocols
  • All environmental laws and procedures as well as report all environmental issues immediately to supervisor

Requirements

• Previous livestock handling, preferred
• Ability to work both autonomously and within a team environment
• Ability to follow instructions and deal with standardized situations
• Ability to work in and maintain performance expectations in a fast‑paced environment
• Work requires attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Minimal, if any travel

Benefits Overview

At Genus we offer a competitive salary. Benefits include health, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, long and short‑term disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays and ETO (employee time off). This position will have 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.