Animal Care Technician -Thunder Ridge Farm- FT

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About The Position

The Animal Care Technician is responsible for the daily care, health, and welfare of pigs at a swine production facility. The role includes animal husbandry, health management, feeding, breeding, and facility maintenance to support high standards of swine production. The technician follows production protocols, monitors animals, assists with farrowing and breeding activities, maintains records and equipment, and complies with animal welfare, biosecurity, and company policies.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in animal husbandry or swine production.

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 treatment protocols.
• 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 support a healthy process.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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