Animal Care Technician Precision Livestock PT
About The Position
A Swine 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 high standards of swine production. The technician monitors swine health and well-being, follows production protocols, administers treatments as directed, assists with farrowing and breeding activities, and maintains clean facilities and accurate records. The position also requires following animal welfare and biosecurity regulations and company policies, communicating with employees and farm management, and operating and maintaining production equipment.
Requirements
- No experience required.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to print and/or write legibly.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed.
- Must have a reliable method of transportation to get to work.
- Able to stand, walk, and be on feet for 8 to 10 hours per day; frequently bend, reach, squat, kneel, and grasp or pull with one or both hands or arms.
- Frequently lift objects weighing 3–20 pounds; occasionally bend while pulling or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move; and occasionally move objects weighing up to 100 pounds or requiring up to 100 pounds of force with another person's assistance as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in animal husbandry or swine production is preferred but not required.
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 efficiencies.
- Administer vaccinations, medications, and other health treatments as directed.
- Ensure pigs have adequate feed, air, and water.
- Monitor feed intake and adjust feeding programs as necessary.
- Identify and report signs of illness or injury and follow 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.
- 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 and paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
