Swine Operation Technician

Kettelsen Consulting LLC; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 36,380 - 49,220; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance after year one

Uniforms and tools provided

Housing/arrival support

Job summary

Kettelsen International Recruiting in Wolcott, Indiana, United States, is seeking a Swine Operation Technician for full‑time work. The position involves feeding, moving, sorting and loading swine, with daily welfare checks on animals. English proficiency and ability to lift over 100 pounds are required.

Salary is approximately USD 42,800 per year, with a Monday–Friday schedule and every 3rd weekend. International hiring with housing and transportation arrangements provided by the client.

Qualifications

• Animal care and wellbeing monitoring are required.
• Ability to move, push or pull heavy loads (>100 lbs).
• Experience with livestock is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Feed, move, sort, and load swine of varying sizes.
• Observe animals daily and identify signs of illness or distress.

Skills

Animal care

Heavy lifting

Livestock handling

English proficiency

Education

Agriculture/Agronomy/Zootechny degree

Job description

Kettelsen International Recruiting | Tiempo completo

Swine Operation Technician in the U.S.

Wolcott, United States | Posted on 07/14/2026

• Salary Approximately USD 42,800 per year.
• City Wolcott
• State/Province Indiana
• Country United States

Job Description

Day to Day Responsibilities and Duties

• The main responsibilities of thisposition require animal care taking skills.This employee will be expected to help feed, move, sort and load allsizes of swine. Daily observation ofanimals and their wellbeing are a major part of the job.Being able to recognize problems or sicknessof the animals is a must.
• Preferredqualifications for this position would include previous experience working withlivestock, preferably swine.The abilityto move, pull or push well over 100 pounds is required.The ideal candidate would be someone who isphysically fit and has good physical strength.

Requirements

Job and Immigration Requirements

• Possess Titulo Universitario or/and Cedula Professional onhand (not in process). The degree must be in Agriculture/Agronomy,Zootechny, or related field.
• Have a valid Mexican, Canadian,or U.S. passport with at least 1-year validity.
• Noprevious immigration issues
• Ability to move to the U.S.
• Minimum required English proficiency level of 70%.

Salary, Benefits, and Job Specifications

• Salaryof 17.5 USD per hour.
• Work Schedule from Monday through Friday and every 3rd Weekend (40 to 47hour per week).
• 1st year: 1 week vacation, 2 sickdays, 7 holidays paid- New Year's, Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving,Christmas, Memorial Day, and Labor Day.
• Medical Insurance provided after the first year of work or based uponthe assessment of management with each individual.Insurance open renewal is each January (worthabout $9500 per year).
• 2 hogs for meat are given to employees each year.
• Uniforms and Tools provided.
• Thecandidates will be hired internationally the client must provide at least onemonth of living (After the free month, $110 per week will be deducted from thepayroll check to cover rent and utilities.) and transportation arrangements ( Afarm vehicle that is available at the time of arrival. A personal vehicleshould then be acquired for driving to and from work and for personal use by 6weeks ).
• Directflight from Mexico to the location.