Wean Pig Growth & Welfare Specialist

Iowa Select Farms; Iowa; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa Select Farms seeks a Wean Pig Specialist to apply standardized nutrition, environmental, and management protocols to newly weaned pigs. You will monitor feed and water intake, pig performance, and housing conditions to support early growth and welfare.

Responsibilities include collecting observations, documenting outcomes, and communicating findings to Wean-to-Finish leadership. This on-site role requires attention to biosecurity, accurate record-keeping, and teamwork with technical staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous livestock or animal-care experience is preferred; ability to follow written protocols, accurately count pigs, use mobile or computer-based record systems, and communicate clearly is required.
• Bilingual fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply approved feeding, watering, environmental, and management practices for newly weaned pigs.
• Record feed, water, temperature, and pig observations; document deviations and actions.
• Provide daily summaries and support continuous improvement of protocols.
• Identify pigs needing additional observation or intervention and communicate findings to leadership.
• Ensure biosecurity and animal-welfare compliance in all activities.
• Assist with receiving, sorting, and placement of pigs to optimize growth and welfare.

Skills

Livestock handling

Record-keeping

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Iowa Select Farms seeks a Wean Pig Specialist to apply standardized nutrition, environmental, and management protocols to newly weaned pigs. You will monitor feed and water intake, pig performance, and housing conditions to support early growth and welfare.

Responsibilities include collecting observations, documenting outcomes, and communicating findings to Wean-to-Finish leadership. This on-site role requires attention to biosecurity, accurate record-keeping, and teamwork with technical staff.