Swine Production Trainee in the U.S.
About The Position
This is a hands-on role in a working swine production environment. Candidates should be prepared for dust, odors, and working with large animals. The role involves facilitating and driving the entire swine breeding life cycle, performing phenotypical evaluations of potential breeding stock, evaluating and sorting animals based on various criteria, assisting nutritionists with on-site evaluations, managing the administration of preventive medications and vaccines, evaluating livestock feed and facilities, feeding animals, and ensuring biosecurity protocols are followed. Other farm duties may also be required.
Requirements
- Eligible for U.S. work authorization (visa approval required).
- Willing to follow all company biosecurity protocols.
- Mexican, Canadian, or U.S. citizen.
- Degree in Animal Science, Agronomy, or a related field.
- Professional License (Cédula Profesional) in hand (Engineering related field).
- U.S., Mexican or Canadian passport.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate and drive the entire swine breeding life cycle.
- Perform phenotypical evaluations of potential breeding stock to ensure animals meet the physical requirements to qualify as breeding animals, including evaluating each animal’s leg structure and weight and recording animal identities in a tracking system.
- Evaluate and sort animals based on physical requirements, nutritional status, and health status to ensure those selected to become breeding animals meet the health qualifications for breeding livestock, including euthanizing and disposing of animals when necessary, in compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Assist nutritionists with on-site evaluations and communication of age-targeted nutritional performance to ensure all animals consistently receive proper nutrition for growth and development.
- Identify site-specific nutritional needs and apply best practices to increase production efficiency and improve animal quality.
- Manage the administration of preventive medications and vaccines and implement improved practices for parasite and disease control.
- Evaluate livestock feed to ensure optimal nutrition for the specific ages and types of animals being fed.
- Evaluate livestock facilities to ensure appropriate safety, temperature, airflow, and other environmental conditions.
- Feed all animals according to nutritional requirements and nutritional values based on age, weight, and sex, and ensure feed and water systems are functioning properly.
- Work safely while performing all job duties.
- Ensure the barn’s biosecurity protocols are followed by all staff and visitors.
- Perform other farm duties as required.
Benefits
- Health benefits: medical, dental, and vision
- Workers’ compensation coverage
- Up to 7 days paid time off, holidays, or vacation per year (to be scheduled at least 1 week in advance)
- Production bonus program for all employees
- $500 signing bonus to cover relocation expenses
- All farm clothing provided at no cost
- Housing and vehicle assistance at no cost for the first 3 months
- Flight expenses reimbursed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
