Swine Care Technician: Health, Breeding & Welfare

Independencefamilyanimalcare; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 23.000 - 26.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid single health insurance

Family health coverage available

Dental/vision/life/disability

Retirement plan

Holiday pay

Paid Time Off

Zusammenfassung

Pipestone is seeking a Swine Technician to care for pigs in a production facility. The role covers health management, feeding, breeding support, and facility maintenance to uphold high swine production standards.

Responsibilities include administering vaccines, monitoring health, assisting with farrowing and breeding activities, and maintaining sanitary conditions. Part-time role with benefits, requiring reliability and ability to handle live animals in a busy environment.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• Learn and monitor the health and well‑being of swine, ensuring proper nutrition and care.
• 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 adequate feed, air, and water.
• Monitor feed intake and adjust feeding programs as necessary.
• Identify and report signs of illness or injury and follow treatment protocols.
• 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 barn conditions and facilities.
• Operate and maintain equipment used in swine production.
• Maintain accurate records of animal health, treatments, and performance.
• Communicate effectively with employees and farm management.
• Follow animal welfare, biosecurity regulations, and company policies.

Kenntnisse

No experience required

Attention to detail

Follow protocols

Work with live animals

Ability to adapt

Jobbeschreibung

Pipestone is seeking a Swine Technician to care for pigs in a production facility. The role covers health management, feeding, breeding support, and facility maintenance to uphold high swine production standards.

Responsibilities include administering vaccines, monitoring health, assisting with farrowing and breeding activities, and maintaining sanitary conditions. Part-time role with benefits, requiring reliability and ability to handle live animals in a busy environment.