Production Technician

Genus • Genesis, KY

14d • Onsite

About The Position

PIC North America, a Genus plc company, is hiring a Production Technician for its Genesis GTC facility in Scottsville, Kentucky. This hands-on, entry-level role supports the daily care and management of boars in a swine production facility, helping maintain animal health, welfare, biosecurity, and the quality of PIC genetics. The starting pay is $19.25 per hour, with a stated pay range of $18.63–$23.62 per hour.

The technician supports daily farm operations through animal husbandry, recordkeeping, animal movement, treatment of sick animals, and barn and facility sanitation. The role requires following company animal-care, safety, biosecurity, and environmental policies, as well as adapting to direction from farm leadership. The position offers opportunity for growth.

Requirements

• Entry-level role with limited prior training or relevant work experience.
• Ability to work both 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous livestock handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team player to complete daily department work requirements and farm goals.
• Perform daily animal husbandry tasks.
• Maintain accurate and timely production information and records.
• Assist with moving animals and maintaining efficient animal flows.
• Treat sick animals using pharmaceuticals administered by injection, oral application, or other required methods.
• Help maintain the barn by sanitizing and washing farm areas with high-pressure equipment, and maintain office cleanliness and perform laundry duties.
• Adjust plans as directed by farm leadership.
• Follow company animal-care policies and procedures, including meeting animals’ physical needs, ensuring access to adequate water and high-quality feed, treating animals humanely, identifying and appropriately treating animals needing health care, 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 and the Company’s Safety Program.
• Follow company biosecurity protocols.
• Comply with environmental laws and procedures and immediately report environmental issues to a supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Health benefits.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• FSA/HSA.
• Long- and short-term disability.
• 401(k).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid holidays.
• ETO (employee time off).
• Opportunity for growth.

What This Job Offers

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