Production Technician

Genus - Adrian, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Adrian, MI

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Production Technician role at PIC North America, a Genus Company, is an entry-level position focused on maintaining the health and welfare of animals on farms. This hands-on role is essential for ensuring high standards of animal care and contributes to the company's mission of improving agricultural practices and swine genetics. The position involves daily animal husbandry tasks, record-keeping, and adherence to safety and bio-security protocols.

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 in moving animals and maintaining efficient animal flows.
• Treat sick animals with various pharmaceuticals by injection, oral application, and/or other methods as required.
• Assist with maintaining the barn, including sanitizing and washing multiple areas on the farm using high pressure equipment, as well as office cleanliness and laundry duties.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change plans according to the direction of farm leadership.
• Adhere to the company's animal care policies and procedures, ensuring humane treatment and proper care of animals.
• Understand and follow the company's emergency notification process as it applies to the specific worksite.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and guidelines as directed by farm leadership.

Requirements

• Previous livestock handling experience preferred.
• Ability to work both autonomously and within a team environment.
• Ability to follow instructions and deal with standardized situations.
• Ability to work in and maintain performance expectations in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in animal husbandry or related fields.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Dental insurance coverage.
• Vision insurance coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Long and short-term disability insurance.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee time off (ETO).