Swine Technician: Hands-On Care, Overtime & Growth

Pipestone; South Dakota; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid single health insurance

Family health coverage available

Dental/Vision/Life/DisabilityInsurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Overtime pay potential

Weekend pay potential

Job summary

Pipestone's Big Sioux Pork facility in South Dakota is seeking a Swine Technician to join a hands-on team focused on animal care, welfare, and production excellence. This full-time onsite role offers training, stable schedules, and opportunities for career growth in agriculture.

As an Animal Care Technician, you will monitor sow and piglet health, assist with breeding and farrowing, maintain clean facilities, and follow biosecurity and production protocols.

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.

Responsibilities

• Learn and monitor pig health and well-being while providing exceptional daily animal care.
• Ensure pigs have access to proper feed, fresh water, clear air, and a comfortable environment.
• Assist with breeding, gestation, farrowing, piglet care, and other swine production activities as needed
• Follow all production protocols and procedures to maximize sow and gilt production & efficiencies.
• Administer vaccinations, medications, and health treatments according to protocols.
• Monitor feed intake and adjust feeding programs as necessary.
• Observe animal behavior, identify and report any concerns promptly, 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.
• Operate and maintain equipment used in swine production.
• Maintain accurate records of animal health, treatments, and performance promptly
• Communicate effectively with the employee and the farm management
• Follow animal welfare, biosecurity regulations, and company policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Team player

Animal welfare focus

Job description

Pipestone's Big Sioux Pork facility in South Dakota is seeking a Swine Technician to join a hands-on team focused on animal care, welfare, and production excellence. This full-time onsite role offers training, stable schedules, and opportunities for career growth in agriculture.

As an Animal Care Technician, you will monitor sow and piglet health, assist with breeding and farrowing, maintain clean facilities, and follow biosecurity and production protocols.