Swine Care Technician – Flexible Hours & Benefits

Independencefamilyanimalcare; South Dakota; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid health insurance

Family health coverage available

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Overtime pay potential

Job summary

Pipestone is seeking a Swine Technician to support daily care, health, and welfare of pigs in a swine production facility. The role involves husbandry, health management, feeding, breeding activities, and facility maintenance to sustain high production standards.

You will monitor swine health, follow protocols, assist with farrowing and piglet care, and help maintain clean facilities. The position requires flexibility to work varied hours and physical stamina to stand and perform lifting tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience or exposure to animal husbandry or swine production preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow production protocols.
• Comfort working with live pigs in close quarters and handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Learn and monitor the health and well-being of swine, ensuring proper nutrition.
• Follow production protocols to maximize sow and gilt production and efficiencies.
• Administer vaccinations, medications, and other health treatments as directed.
• Ensure pigs have access to feed, air, and water; monitor intake and adjust feeding.
• Assist with farrowing, newborn piglet care, and breeding activities as needed.
• Maintain clean and sanitary conditions in barns and pens; operate equipment.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Swine production

Attention to detail

Protocol adherence

Live animal handling

Job description

Pipestone is seeking a Swine Technician to support daily care, health, and welfare of pigs in a swine production facility. The role involves husbandry, health management, feeding, breeding activities, and facility maintenance to sustain high production standards.

You will monitor swine health, follow protocols, assist with farrowing and piglet care, and help maintain clean facilities. The position requires flexibility to work varied hours and physical stamina to stand and perform lifting tasks.