Swine Care Specialist - Animal Welfare & Feeding

Prestage; Clarkton (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Pay

Vacation Pay

Holiday Pay

401(k) Plan

Medical Insurance

Voluntary Insurance

Job summary

Prestage Farms is hiring a Swine Animal Caretaker in North Carolina. The role focuses on caring for swine during farrowing and breeding, monitoring health and welfare, and maintaining the environment and records across multiple NC locations.

You will assist with feeding, equipment upkeep, safety procedures, and reporting variances, while promoting teamwork within the farm’s daily operations. Must be able to work every other weekend and perform physical labor as required.

Qualifications

• Must have good communication skills.
• Able to adapt to change in a farm environment.
• Able to perform physical labor as required by tasks.
• Able to follow safety procedures and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all operations and care/feeding of the animals.
• Ensure the welfare and well-being of the animals.
• Ensure proper feed and supplies are on hand and follow feeding/watering standards.
• Identify problems and report to supervisor promptly.
• Follow all trained safety procedures and maintain records.
• Develop and maintain record-keeping tools for the animals.
• Complete regular reports and correct variances.
• Maintain equipment and environment in barns; pressure wash as needed.
• Identify inconsistencies and report to supervisor; promote teamwork.
• Perform other duties as defined by manager.

Skills

Good communication

Adaptable to change

Ability to do physical labor

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

Prestage Farms is hiring a Swine Animal Caretaker in North Carolina. The role focuses on caring for swine during farrowing and breeding, monitoring health and welfare, and maintaining the environment and records across multiple NC locations.

You will assist with feeding, equipment upkeep, safety procedures, and reporting variances, while promoting teamwork within the farm’s daily operations. Must be able to work every other weekend and perform physical labor as required.