Swine Farm Technician: Animal Care & Biosecurity

Carthage System - Professional Swine Management LLC; McLeansboro (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Carthage System - Professional Swine Management LLC in Illinois is seeking a Production Trainee to assist the farm production team in the breeding and farrowing departments, following company SOPs to maximize productivity and profitability.

You will perform routine tasks, monitor animal welfare, assist with feeding, health care, vaccinations, heat detection and insemination, and contribute to cleanliness and sanitation while supporting a cooperative team.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with pigs and learn animal behavior
• Availability to work 11 of 14 days including weekends and holidays
• Solid work history with references

Responsibilities

• Complies with biosecurity practices to safeguard the herd
• Performs routine tasks assigned by Head of Department
• Follows SOPs to complete daily tasks effectively
• Maintains a safe work environment and practices
• Cares for animals daily: feeding, watering, health and vaccination care, heat detection, insemination procedures
• Cares for newborn piglets and monitors birth process per SOPs
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation in the work area
• Performs other duties as assigned by Farm Manager

Job description

Carthage System - Professional Swine Management LLC in Illinois is seeking a Production Trainee to assist the farm production team in the breeding and farrowing departments, following company SOPs to maximize productivity and profitability.

You will perform routine tasks, monitor animal welfare, assist with feeding, health care, vaccinations, heat detection and insemination, and contribute to cleanliness and sanitation while supporting a cooperative team.