Production Technician
About The Position
PIC North America, a Genus plc company, is hiring a Production Technician for its swine production facility in Adrian, Michigan. This hands-on, entry-level role supports the daily care and management of boars and farm operations, helping maintain animal health, welfare, biosecurity, 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 role involves animal husbandry, recordkeeping, animal movement and treatment, and cleaning and sanitation duties. The technician is expected to follow farm leadership direction and company policies, including animal care, safety, biosecurity, and environmental procedures.
Requirements
- Previous livestock handling experience is preferred.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to follow instructions and deal with 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.
- Help maintain the barn by 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 meeting animals’ physical needs, providing adequate water and high-quality feed, treating animals humanely, identifying and appropriately treating animals needing healthcare, and following euthanasia guidelines.
- Understand the company emergency notification process and how it applies to the worksite.
- Follow company policies, procedures, and guidelines, including safety requirements, biosecurity protocols, and environmental laws and procedures.
- Immediately report environmental issues to a supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
