Swine Health & Welfare Technician

pipestonecareers

Brookings (SD)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 28,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Pipestone Careers is seeking a Swine Technician to care for pigs, monitor health, and assist with breeding and farrowing in our production facility. No prior experience required; training provided. Candidates must be able to follow protocols and work in a dynamic farm environment.

Responsibilities include administering vaccinations, ensuring proper feeding, maintaining clean barns, and keeping accurate health records. Ability to communicate well with team and management is essential.

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

Pipestone Careers is seeking a Swine Technician to care for pigs, monitor health, and assist with breeding and farrowing in our production facility. No prior experience required; training provided. Candidates must be able to follow protocols and work in a dynamic farm environment.

Responsibilities include administering vaccinations, ensuring proper feeding, maintaining clean barns, and keeping accurate health records. Ability to communicate well with team and management is essential.

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