Animal Care Technician - Kingston

Pipestone • De Smet, SD

6d

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 animal health and well-being, follows production protocols, administers directed treatments, supports farrowing and breeding activities, maintains sanitary facilities and equipment, and keeps accurate animal records. No experience is required; experience in animal husbandry or swine production is preferred but not required.

Requirements

• No experience required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols.
• Ability 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, 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 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in animal husbandry or swine production.

Responsibilities

• Monitor swine health and well-being and ensure they receive proper nutrition and care.
• Follow production protocols and procedures to support sow and gilt production and efficiency.
• Administer vaccinations, medications, and other health treatments as directed.
• Ensure pigs have adequate access to 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 with breeding activities, including artificial insemination and pregnancy checks.
• Monitor sows during gestation and farrowing.
• Maintain clean and sanitary 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.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

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