Swine Care Technician - Hands-on Training & Overtime

Pipestone; Willow Lake (SD); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Résumé du poste

Pipestone is seeking an Animal Care Technician to work onsite at Willow Lake, SD. You will care for pigs, support breeding and piglet care, monitor health, and help maintain clean facilities in a modern swine production setting.

No prior experience is required; training is provided. You will join a team focused on animal welfare, safety, and production excellence with opportunities for career growth in agriculture.

Qualifications

• No experience required. Training is 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.

Responsabilités

• Learn and monitor pig health and well-being while providing exceptional daily animal care.
• Ensure pigs have access to proper feed, fresh water, clear air, and a comfortable environment.
• Assist with breeding, gestation, farrowing, piglet care, and other swine production activities as needed
• Follow all production protocols and procedures to maximize sow and gilt production & efficiencies.
• Administer vaccinations, medications, and health treatments according to protocols.
• Monitor feed intake and adjust feeding programs as necessary.
• Observe animal behavior, identify and report any concerns promptly, following proper protocols for treatment.
• Assist with farrowing (birthing) and newborn piglet care, including feeding and processing.
• Assist in breeding activities, including artificial insemination and pregnancy checks.
• Operate and maintain equipment used in swine production.
• Maintain accurate records of animal health, treatments, and performance promptly
• Communicate effectively with the employee and the farm management
• Follow animal welfare, biosecurity regulations, and company policies.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Team player

Safety consciousness

Description du poste

Pipestone is seeking an Animal Care Technician to work onsite at Willow Lake, SD. You will care for pigs, support breeding and piglet care, monitor health, and help maintain clean facilities in a modern swine production setting.

No prior experience is required; training is provided. You will join a team focused on animal welfare, safety, and production excellence with opportunities for career growth in agriculture.