Swine Care Technician — Flexible Hours

pipestonecareers; Kingsley (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Pipestone Careers in Iowa is seeking a Swine Technician to support daily care, health, and welfare of pigs in a production facility. This role covers animal husbandry, health management, feeding, breeding, and facility maintenance to uphold high production standards.

Responsibilities include monitoring health, administering vaccinations and medications, assisting with farrowing and newborn piglet care, maintaining clean barns, and recording treatments and performance.

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.

Responsibilities

• Learn and monitor the health and well-being of swine, ensuring they receive proper nutrition and care.
• Follow production protocols 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

Animal husbandry

Attention to detail

Protocol following

Communication

Job description

Pipestone Careers in Iowa is seeking a Swine Technician to support daily care, health, and welfare of pigs in a production facility. This role covers animal husbandry, health management, feeding, breeding, and facility maintenance to uphold high production standards.

Responsibilities include monitoring health, administering vaccinations and medications, assisting with farrowing and newborn piglet care, maintaining clean barns, and recording treatments and performance.