Animal Care Technician - Luverne, MN

Christensen Farms • Luverne, MN

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About The Position

Christensen Farms is hiring an Animal Care Technician to support the Farrowing and Breeding departments. This hands-on role supports daily animal care and barn operations, helping ensure the health, comfort, and well-being of the swine herd. The position involves physical work in a fast-paced environment and requires attention to animal welfare, biosecurity, and safety. The company describes this as a full-time role averaging 43–45 hours per week, with a typical schedule of Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., plus a rotating weekend. Employees who work a weekend receive a scheduled day off during the week. Hours may vary. The position reports to the Sow Farm Manager. Starting pay is $21 per hour, and eligible newly hired Animal Care Technicians may receive a $2,500 sign-on and retention bonus.

Requirements

• Reliability and a strong work ethic, including being prepared for work and performing daily tasks precisely.
• Physical readiness and resilience to meet the demands of barn work while maintaining high standards of animal care.
• Ability to follow established protocols and standard operating procedures with attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and develop through hands-on experience and structured training.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Commitment to biosecurity measures, animal welfare standards, and company policies.

Nice To Haves

• No preferred qualifications are explicitly listed.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily feed and water to animals to support consistent health and nutrition.
• Heat-check and breed sows in heat according to the daily schedule, and perform gilt heat induction using established protocols.
• Process piglets by castrating, tail docking, and administering iron and antibiotics.
• Assist with farrowing and litter care, including ensuring piglets stay warm.
• Monitor sows and litters daily, identify health issues, provide treatments, and support animal well-being.
• Maintain sanitation by cleaning, disinfecting, and draining pits.
• Handle animal movements and assist with weaning.
• Keep accurate records and follow biosecurity and safety protocols.

Benefits

• $2,500 sign-on and retention bonus for eligible newly hired Animal Care Technicians.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off bank.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

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