Production Technician
About The Position
PIC, a Genus plc company, is hiring a Production Technician for its APEX GTC in Mound City, South Dakota. This hands-on, entry-level role supports the daily care and management of boars in a swine production facility, helping maintain animal health, welfare, and biosecurity standards and supporting farm operations and the quality of PIC genetics. 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. The technician performs animal husbandry and related production tasks, maintains records, assists with animal movement and treatment, and helps maintain the barn and other work areas. The role requires following company animal-care, safety, biosecurity, and environmental procedures, along with the direction of farm leadership. Travel is minimal, if any.
Requirements
- Previous livestock handling experience 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 using pharmaceuticals by injection, oral application, or other required methods.
- Assist with barn maintenance, including sanitizing and washing multiple farm areas with 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 treatment of animals needing health care, and euthanasia guidelines.
- Understand the company emergency notification process and how it applies to the worksite.
- Follow company policies, procedures, and guidelines, including the Safety Program and job safety requirements.
- Follow company biosecurity protocols.
- Comply with environmental laws and procedures and immediately report environmental issues to a supervisor.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- FSA/HSA
- Long- and short-term disability
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid holidays
- Employee time off (ETO)
- Opportunity for growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
