Animal Care Technician

Pipestone • Esmond, IL

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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. Duties may include caring for breeding sows, supporting farrowing and piglet care, monitoring pig health, maintaining clean facilities, and contributing to the livestock production system. Training is provided, and the role offers consistent schedules, paid overtime opportunities, and potential 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.
• Ability to print and/or write legibly.
• Ability to stand and walk and remain on one's 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 requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move.
• Ability to occasionally bend while pulling 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.

Responsibilities

• Learn and monitor pig health and well-being while providing 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 efficiency.
• Administer vaccinations, medications, and health treatments according to protocols.
• Monitor feed intake and adjust feeding programs as necessary.
• Observe animal behavior, promptly identify and report concerns, and follow 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 and company policies.

Benefits

• Paid single health insurance
• Family health coverage available
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Holiday pay
• Paid time off
• Paid overtime opportunities
• Hands-on training
• Career growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

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