Swine Barn Animal Care Technician - Sign-On Bonus

Christensen Farms; Graettinger (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Christensen Farms is seeking a dedicated Animal Care Technician to support both Farrowing and Breeding departments. You will be responsible for daily animal care, ensuring health, comfort, and safety in a fast-paced barn environment.

This full-time role emphasizes biosecurity, safety, and a long-term career path in livestock production. The position requires reliable attendance, physical stamina, and the ability to follow SOPs while learning and growing within the team.

Qualifications

• Reliable, consistent attendance and daily task execution.
• Physical fitness for demanding barn work.
• Ability to follow SOPs and established protocols.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in livestock production.
• Strong teamwork and communication in a safety-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide feed and water to animals daily.
• Heat check and breed sows; follow daily schedule; gilt heat induction.
• Castrate, tail dock, and administer iron/antibiotics to piglets.
• Assist with farrowing and piglet warmth.
• Monitor health and administer treatments; support welfare.
• Maintain sanitation and records per biosecurity guidelines.

Skills

Reliability

Physical stamina

Protocol compliance

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Biosecurity awareness

Job description

Christensen Farms is seeking a dedicated Animal Care Technician to support both Farrowing and Breeding departments. You will be responsible for daily animal care, ensuring health, comfort, and safety in a fast-paced barn environment.

This full-time role emphasizes biosecurity, safety, and a long-term career path in livestock production. The position requires reliable attendance, physical stamina, and the ability to follow SOPs while learning and growing within the team.