Swine Technician, Sow
About The Position
Position Summary: Responsible for daily care of animals through implementation of established production procedures becoming a skilled employee in animal husbandry to reduce stress of herd and maximize production. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Provide daily care and handling of swine, ensuring proper feeding and hydration. Monitor animal health and report any signs of illness or distress. Assist in breeding and genetics programs, including blood sampling and record-keeping. Maintain sanitation standards in animal housing and equipment. Utilize mechanical knowledge for equipment maintenance and repairs. Collaborate with farm manager along with veterinary staff for health assessments and treatments. Administrates vaccinations and health shots properly. Power washes and disinfects rooms. Able to shuffle and move animals with limited stress. Understands how and when to use sow mats. Assist with heat detection procedures and assist with artificial insemination. Marks the sow cards for breeding, health, etc. Choring barns - understands the feed system requirements and routine for feeding and watering sows. Processing, clip tails and castrate piglets.
Requirements
- Proficient in animal handling and husbandry techniques
- Strong skills in animal care
- Experience in veterinary practices and sampling
- Knowledge of sanitation protocols and heavy lifting
- Familiarity with farming and agricultural principles
- Basic math skills for record-keeping and data analysis
- Mechanical knowledge related to farm equipment
- Work effectively and proactively with a variety of personalities.
- Work effectively, calmly and respectfully with live animals.
- Ability to be a team player and assist other areas as needed.
- Must have strong cleanliness habits at all times.
- Detailed and organized.
- Proficiency in basic reading, math and computer skills.
- Must display a professional image through verbal communication and actions.
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of genetics and swine experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Provide daily care and handling of swine, ensuring proper feeding and hydration.
- Monitor animal health and report any signs of illness or distress.
- Assist in breeding and genetics programs, including blood sampling and record-keeping.
- Maintain sanitation standards in animal housing and equipment.
- Utilize mechanical knowledge for equipment maintenance and repairs.
- Collaborate with farm manager along with veterinary staff for health assessments and treatments.
- Administrates vaccinations and health shots properly.
- Power washes and disinfects rooms.
- Able to shuffle and move animals with limited stress.
- Understands how and when to use sow mats.
- Assist with heat detection procedures and assist with artificial insemination.
- Marks the sow cards for breeding, health, etc.
- Choring barns - understands the feed system requirements and routine for feeding and watering sows.
- Processing, clip tails and castrate piglets.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
