Swine Care Technician: Health, Breeding & Welfare

Bethanyswine; South Dakota; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Holiday Pay

Job summary

PIPESONE (PIPESTONE) is seeking a Swine Technician to care for pigs in a production facility. You will assist with health management, feeding, breeding, and facility maintenance to ensure high welfare and productivity.

Responsibilities include monitoring health, administering treatments, assisting with farrowing and breeding, and maintaining clean facilities. Flexible hours and physically active work are involved. Benefits include health, retirement, and paid time off for eligible employees.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow protocols

Adaptability

Job description

PIPESONE (PIPESTONE) is seeking a Swine Technician to care for pigs in a production facility. You will assist with health management, feeding, breeding, and facility maintenance to ensure high welfare and productivity.

Responsibilities include monitoring health, administering treatments, assisting with farrowing and breeding, and maintaining clean facilities. Flexible hours and physically active work are involved. Benefits include health, retirement, and paid time off for eligible employees.