Animal Care Technician-Bobcat

Pipestone • Elkton, SD

6d

About The Position

An Animal Care 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 swine production.

The technician monitors animal health and well-being, follows production protocols, administers health treatments as directed, and ensures pigs have adequate feed, air, and water. Duties also include assisting with farrowing and piglet care, supporting breeding activities, maintaining sanitary facilities and production equipment, keeping accurate records, and following animal welfare, biosecurity, and company policies.

The work involves live animals in close quarters and exposure to loud noises, odors, and varying temperatures. The role requires substantial standing and walking, frequent bending and other physical activity, and lifting objects of varying weights. Flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed, are required.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in animal husbandry or swine production.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the health and well-being of swine and ensure they receive proper nutrition and care.
• Follow production protocols and procedures to support sow and gilt production and efficiency.
• 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 and follow 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.
• Maintain clean and sanitary conditions in barns, pens, and other facilities.
• Operate and maintain equipment used in swine production.
• Maintain timely and accurate records of animal health, treatments, and performance.
• 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.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

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