Swine Care Technician — Training & Career Growth

Independencefamilyanimalcare; Missouri; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid single health insurance

Family health coverage available

Dental/vision/life/disability insurace

Retirement plan

Holiday pay & Paid Time Off

Job summary

Pipestone is seeking an Animal Care Technician to join our swine production team in Missouri. You will work hands-on with pigs, supporting animal health, welfare, and daily farm operations in a modern facility.

No prior experience is required as training is provided, with emphasis on safety, biosecurity, and teamwork. Responsibilities include caring for breeding sows, assisting with farrowing and piglet care, monitoring health, and maintaining clean facilities.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training 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.
• Able to work in a swine unit with loud noises, odors, and varied temperatures.
• Experience with live animals in close quarters is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Care for pigs, monitor health and welfare, and assist with breeding and piglet care.
• Ensure access to feed, water, air, and comfortable environment for swine.
• Follow production protocols to maximize sow and gilt production and efficiencies.
• Administer vaccinations and health treatments per protocols.
• Maintain accurate records of animal health and performance.
• Communicate with farm management and adhere to biosecurity policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Ability to work independently

Biosecurity awareness

Job description

Pipestone is seeking an Animal Care Technician to join our swine production team in Missouri. You will work hands-on with pigs, supporting animal health, welfare, and daily farm operations in a modern facility.

No prior experience is required as training is provided, with emphasis on safety, biosecurity, and teamwork. Responsibilities include caring for breeding sows, assisting with farrowing and piglet care, monitoring health, and maintaining clean facilities.