Swine Health & Welfare Technician

pipestonecareers; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

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.