Animal Care Technician Morgan Hill FT
About The Position
Join a team committed to animal care, employee development, and production excellence. As an Animal Care Technician, you will work hands-on with pigs in a modern swine production facility, supporting animal health, animal welfare, and daily farm operations. Responsibilities may include caring for breeding sows, supporting farrowing and piglet care, monitoring pig health, maintaining clean facilities, and helping ensure the success of the livestock production system. The role provides hands-on training, consistent schedules, paid overtime opportunities, and career growth in a team-oriented environment. Candidates interested in animal care, agriculture, livestock production, or developing a long-term career in farm management are welcome.
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 both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to print and/or write legibly.
- Ability to stand and walk, and be on your feet for 8 to 10 hours per day.
- Ability to frequently bend, reach, squat, kneel, and use one or both hands or arms to grasp or pull.
- Ability to frequently lift objects weighing 3–20 pounds.
- Ability to occasionally bend while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or exert up to 50 pounds of force to move them.
- Ability to occasionally bend while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds, or exert up to 100 pounds of force to move them with another person's assistance as needed.
Responsibilities
- Learn and monitor pig health and well-being while providing daily animal care.
- Ensure pigs have access to proper feed, fresh water, clear air, and a comfortable environment.
- Assist with breeding, gestation, farrowing, piglet care, and other swine production activities as needed.
- Follow production protocols and procedures to maximize sow and gilt production and efficiencies.
- 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 proper treatment protocols.
- Assist with farrowing and newborn piglet care, including feeding and processing.
- Assist in 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, as well as company policies.
Benefits
- Paid single health insurance; family health coverage is available.
- Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- Retirement plan.
- Holiday pay and paid time off.
- Paid overtime opportunities.
- Hands-on training and career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
