Animal Care Technician - Kingston
About The Position
A Swine Technician is responsible for the daily care, health, and welfare of pigs in a swine production facility. The role involves animal husbandry, health management, feeding, breeding, and facility maintenance to support high standards of swine production. The technician monitors swine health and well-being, follows production protocols, administers treatments as directed, assists with farrowing and breeding activities, maintains facilities and equipment, and keeps accurate records. The work involves live animals in close quarters and exposure to loud noises, odors, and varying temperatures. The role requires standing and walking for 8 to 10 hours per day, frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, grasping, and pulling, and lifting objects of varying weights, including heavier objects with another person's assistance as needed. Flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, may be required.
Requirements
- No experience required.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed.
- Must have a reliable method of transportation to get to work.
- Ability to stand and walk and be on feet for 8 to 10 hours per day.
- Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling; frequent use of one or both hands or arms to grasp or pull.
- Frequent lifting of objects weighing 3 to 20 pounds.
- Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move.
- Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds, or requiring up to 100 pounds of force to move with another person's assistance as needed.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Must be able to print and/or write legibly.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in animal husbandry or swine production is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Learn and monitor the health and well-being of swine, ensuring they receive proper nutrition and care.
- Follow production protocols and procedures to maximize sow and gilt production and 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 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 employees and farm management.
- Follow animal welfare and biosecurity regulations and company policies.
Benefits
- Paid single health insurance; family health coverage available.
- Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- Retirement plan.
- Holiday pay and paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
