Sow Breeding & Farrowing Technician

Wakefield Pork, Inc.; Waseca (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

HSA account

401(k) with match

Job summary

Wakefield Pork, Inc. in south central Minnesota is seeking a Sow Farm Technician to support breeding and farrowing activities, AI breeding, semen inventory, herd health, vaccination programs, nutrition, gilt management, and record keeping.

The role involves working with the Sow Barn Manager and department leads in a team-driven environment, maintaining biosecurity and safety standards, and attending staff trainings. Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required.

Qualifications

• Be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds with reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to do basic math – addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Regular, consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with breeding and AI duties and maintain breeding records.
• Support farrowing operations and piglet care, with proper nutrition and vaccination.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, animal welfare and biosecurity across tasks.
• Keep accurate sows and piglets documentation and weekly/monthly inventory.
• Collaborate with Sow Barn Manager and department leads as part of a team.

Skills

Basic math

Communication

Attendance

Teamwork

Job description

Wakefield Pork, Inc. in south central Minnesota is seeking a Sow Farm Technician to support breeding and farrowing activities, AI breeding, semen inventory, herd health, vaccination programs, nutrition, gilt management, and record keeping.

The role involves working with the Sow Barn Manager and department leads in a team-driven environment, maintaining biosecurity and safety standards, and attending staff trainings. Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required.