Swine Care Technician: Health, Breeding & Welfare

pipestonecareers; Truman (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

pipestonecareers seeks a Swine Technician to oversee daily care, health, and welfare of pigs at a Truman, MN facility. You will perform husbandry, feeding, and health management tasks to support productive swine operations.

No experience is required. The role favors candidates with attention to detail and ability to follow protocols. You will assist with breeding, farrowing support, and maintaining clean facilities, with flexible weekend/holiday scheduling as needed.

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.

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

Follow protocols

Job description

pipestonecareers seeks a Swine Technician to oversee daily care, health, and welfare of pigs at a Truman, MN facility. You will perform husbandry, feeding, and health management tasks to support productive swine operations.

No experience is required. The role favors candidates with attention to detail and ability to follow protocols. You will assist with breeding, farrowing support, and maintaining clean facilities, with flexible weekend/holiday scheduling as needed.