Reproduction (A/I) Pig Technician

Pillen Family Farms; O'Neill (NE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned farming operation in Nebraska is seeking a reproductive pig technician to manage the breeding herd. Responsibilities include assisting with insemination, gestational care, and animal health assessments. Ideal candidates should have experience in animal husbandry, skills in documenting animal activities, and the ability to manage nutritional requirements. The role requires early morning hours from 6:00 a.m. to approximately 3:00 - 4:00 p.m., ensuring the optimal environment for the herd.

Qualifications

• Experience with animal husbandry and breeding practices.
• Ability to assess animal health and manage nutritional needs.
• Strong documentation skills for tracking animal activity.

Responsibilities

• Manage breeding herd and assist in reproductive processes.
• Identify and breed sows and gilts in heat.
• Document all activities related to sow and gilt management.
• Administer treatments to sows and gilts as needed.
• Maintain the most optimum environment for the herd.

Job description

Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 million pigs annually. As a family-owned and family-focused farming operation, great care goes into everything we do. From family members to team members, to even our pigs we believe in treating others with respect and as part of our family.

Job Description

• With a combination of animal husbandry and modern technological advances, our reproductive pig technician is responsible for managing a breeding herd.
• Assistance in the pre-gestation, insemination, gestational care, and movement of gilts and sows.
• Our team members on a reproduction team start their day by 6:00 a.m. and typically complete around 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
• Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Identify and breed sows and gilts in heat.
  • Manage nutritional requirements of each animal.
  • Assessment of sow and gilt body and health condition.
  • Documentation of all sow and gilt activity on each sow card.
  • Administration of treatment to sows and gilts.
  • Maintain most optimum environment for herd.