Swine Care & Production Technician – Flexible Hours

Bethanyswine; South Dakota; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Single Health Insurance

Family Health Coverage Available

Dental/Vision/Life/DisabilityInsurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Overtime

Weekend Pay Potential

Job summary

Bethanyswine is seeking a hands-on role in swine production to monitor health, nutrition, and welfare of pigs on our farm. The position involves following production protocols and assisting with farrowing, breeding, and routine health treatments.

Applicants should be comfortable working with live animals in a farm environment, with attention to detail and the ability to adhere to biosecurity and welfare standards. Some lifting and variable hours may apply.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Experience in animal husbandry or swine production is preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols.
• Exposure to loud noises, odors, and varying temperatures.
• Working with live animals in close quarters.

Responsibilities

• Learn and monitor the health and well-being of swine, ensuring they receive proper nutrition and care.
• Follow all production protocols and procedures to maximize sow and gilt production & efficiencies.
• Administer vaccinations, medications, and other health treatments as directed.
• Ensure pigs have access to adequate feed, air and water.
• Monitor feed intake and adjust feeding programs as necessary.
• Identify and report signs of illness or injury, following proper protocols for treatment.
• Assist with farrowing and newborn piglet care, including feeding and processing.
• Assist in breeding activities, including artificial insemination and pregnancy checks.
• Monitor sows during gestation and farrowing to ensure a healthy process.
• Maintain clean and sanitary conditions in barns, pens, and other facilities.
• Operate and maintain equipment used in swine production.
• Maintain accurate records of animal health, treatments, and performance in a timely manner
• Communicate effectively with the employee and the farm management
• Follow animal welfare, biosecurity regulations and company policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow protocols

Animal husbandry

Communication

Tools

Swine production equipment

Job description

Bethanyswine is seeking a hands-on role in swine production to monitor health, nutrition, and welfare of pigs on our farm. The position involves following production protocols and assisting with farrowing, breeding, and routine health treatments.

Applicants should be comfortable working with live animals in a farm environment, with attention to detail and the ability to adhere to biosecurity and welfare standards. Some lifting and variable hours may apply.