Swine Care Technician: Health, Breeding & Farrowing

Pipestone System; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Pipestone System seeks a Swine Technician to oversee daily care, health and welfare of pigs at our production facility in Kentucky. You will contribute to preventive health, feeding programs, and proper husbandry, while supporting breeding activities and farrowing when needed.

Responsibilities include administering treatments, maintaining clean facilities, and recording health data. No previous experience is required, though familiarity with animal husbandry is helpful; weekend and holiday hours

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.
• Exposure to loud noises, odors, and varying temperatures.
• Working with live animals in close quarters.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Pipestone System seeks a Swine Technician to oversee daily care, health and welfare of pigs at our production facility in Kentucky. You will contribute to preventive health, feeding programs, and proper husbandry, while supporting breeding activities and farrowing when needed.

Responsibilities include administering treatments, maintaining clean facilities, and recording health data. No previous experience is required, though familiarity with animal husbandry is helpful; weekend and holiday hours