Production Technician

Genus PLC • Ortonville, MI

12d • $19 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

PIC North America, a Genus plc company, is hiring a Production Technician to support the daily care and management of boars at its swine production facility in Adrian, Michigan. The role supports farm operations and the quality of PIC’s genetics while maintaining high standards of animal health, welfare, and biosecurity. It is an entry-level position with limited prior training or relevant work experience. Starting pay is $19.25 per hour, with a stated pay range of $18.63–$23.62 per hour. The position offers an opportunity for growth.

Requirements

• Previous livestock handling is preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment.
• Ability to follow instructions and handle standardized situations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining performance expectations.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Minimal, if any, travel.

Nice To Haves

• Previous livestock handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team player to accomplish daily department work requirements and farm goals.
• Perform daily animal husbandry tasks.
• Maintain accurate and timely production information and records as required.
• Assist with moving animals and maintaining efficient animal flows.
• Treat sick animals with pharmaceuticals by injection, oral application, or other required methods.
• Help maintain the barn, including sanitizing and washing multiple farm areas using high-pressure equipment, and perform office-cleanliness and laundry duties.
• Adapt plans as directed by farm leadership.
• Follow company animal-care policies and procedures, including providing an appropriate physical environment, adequate water and high-quality feed, humane treatment, identification and appropriate care for animals needing health care, and compliance with euthanasia guidelines.
• Read and understand the company emergency notification process and its application to the worksite.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and guidelines, including safety requirements, biosecurity protocols, and environmental laws and procedures; report environmental issues immediately to a supervisor.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Long- and short-term disability
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays
• Employee time off (ETO)
• Opportunity for growth

What This Job Offers

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