Swine Care Technician - Hands-On Training & Growth

Bethanyswine; South Dakota; Presencial; USD 19.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental/Vision/Life/DisabilityInsurance

Retirement Plan

Holiday pay & Paid Time Off

Descripción de la vacante

Pipestone seeks an Animal Care Technician to join a hands-on swine production team. You will care for breeding sows, piglets, and manage daily farm operations with a focus on animal welfare and biosecurity. Training is provided, and opportunities for career growth exist in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Key duties include monitoring health, administering treatments, maintaining records, and collaborating with farm management to ensure production goals are met in a safe, clean facility.

Formación

• No experience required; training provided.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to animal welfare, safety, and biosecurity.
• Experience with live animals in close quarters is preferred, but not required.

Responsabilidades

• Learn and monitor pig health and well‑being while providing daily animal care.
• Ensure pigs have access to feed, water, air, and a comfortable environment.
• Assist with breeding, gestation, farrowing, piglet care, and other swine activities.
• Follow production protocols to maximize sow and gilt production and efficiencies.
• Administer vaccines, medications, and health treatments per protocols.
• Monitor feed intake and adjust feeding programs as needed.
• Observe animal behavior and report concerns promptly per protocol.
• Assist in farrowing and newborn piglet care, including feeding.
• Assist in breeding activities, including artificial insemination and pregnancy checks.
• Operate and maintain equipment used in swine production.
• Maintain accurate records of health, treatments, and performance.
• Communicate effectively with team and farm management.
• Follow animal welfare, biosecurity regulations, and company policies.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Team player

Animal welfare

Biosecurity awareness

Work independently

Educación

No experience required

Descripción del empleo

Pipestone seeks an Animal Care Technician to join a hands-on swine production team. You will care for breeding sows, piglets, and manage daily farm operations with a focus on animal welfare and biosecurity. Training is provided, and opportunities for career growth exist in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Key duties include monitoring health, administering treatments, maintaining records, and collaborating with farm management to ensure production goals are met in a safe, clean facility.