Animal Care Technician Swine Production Part Time

No relevant LinkedIn company found.PIPESTONE • Big Stone Township, SD

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Animal Care Technician works hands-on with pigs in a modern swine production facility, supporting animal health, animal welfare, and daily farm operations. The role may involve caring for breeding sows, assisting with farrowing and piglet care, monitoring pig health, maintaining clean facilities, and supporting livestock production. Training is provided, and the position offers hands-on experience and opportunities for career growth in agriculture.

Requirements

• No experience required; training is 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.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed.
• Reliable method of transportation to get to work.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and to print or write legibly.
• Ability to stand, walk, and be on feet for 8 to 10 hours per day.
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, squat, kneel, and use one or both hands or arms to grasp or pull.
• Ability to frequently lift objects weighing 3–20 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally bend while pulling or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or exert up to 50 pounds of force to move them.
• Ability to occasionally bend while pulling or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds, or exert up to 100 pounds of force to move them with another person's assistance as needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor pig health and well-being and provide daily animal care.
• Ensure pigs have proper feed, fresh water, clear air, and a comfortable environment.
• Assist with breeding, gestation, farrowing, piglet care, and other swine production activities.
• Follow production protocols and procedures to support sow and gilt production and efficiencies.
• Administer vaccinations, medications, and health treatments according to protocols.
• Monitor feed intake and adjust feeding programs as necessary.
• Observe animal behavior, identify concerns, and promptly report them while following treatment protocols.
• Assist with farrowing and newborn piglet care, including feeding and processing.
• Assist with breeding activities, including artificial insemination and pregnancy checks.
• Operate and maintain equipment used in swine production.
• Promptly maintain accurate records of animal health, treatments, and performance.
• Communicate effectively with employees and farm management.
• Follow animal welfare and biosecurity regulations, as well as company policies.

Benefits

• Paid single health insurance; family health coverage is available.
• Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Holiday pay and paid time off.
• Paid overtime opportunities.
• Hands-on training and career growth opportunities.
• Consistent schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed