SWINE TECHNICIAN-CENTURY SWINE LLC
About The Position
The Swine Technician works hands-on with pigs in a modern swine production facility, supporting animal health, animal welfare, and daily farm operations. Duties may include caring for breeding sows, supporting farrowing and piglet care, monitoring pig health, maintaining clean facilities, and contributing to livestock production. Training is provided, and the role offers consistent schedules, paid overtime opportunities, and opportunities for career growth in a team-oriented environment. The position involves working in a swine unit with live animals in close quarters, loud noises, odors, and varying temperatures. Employees must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed, and have reliable transportation to work.
Requirements
- No experience required; training is provided.
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to animal welfare, safety, and biosecurity.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed.
- Reliable method of transportation to get to work.
- Ability to stand, walk, and be on feet for 8 to 10 hours per day.
- Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and use of one or both hands or arms to grasp or pull.
- Frequent lifting of objects weighing 3 to 20 pounds.
- Ability to occasionally bend while pulling or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or exert up to 50 pounds of force to move them.
- Ability to occasionally bend while pulling or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds, or exert up to 100 pounds of force to move them with another person's assistance as needed.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to print or write legibly.
Responsibilities
- Learn and monitor pig health and well-being while providing daily animal care.
- Ensure pigs have proper feed, fresh water, clear air, and a comfortable environment.
- Assist with breeding, gestation, farrowing, piglet care, and other swine production activities.
- Follow production protocols and procedures to support sow and gilt production and efficiency.
- Administer vaccinations, medications, and health treatments according to protocols.
- Monitor feed intake and adjust feeding programs as necessary.
- Observe animal behavior, promptly identify and report concerns, and follow treatment protocols.
- Assist with farrowing and newborn piglet care, including feeding and processing.
- Assist with breeding activities, including artificial insemination and pregnancy checks.
- Operate and maintain equipment used in swine production.
- Promptly maintain accurate records of animal health, treatments, and performance.
- Communicate effectively with employees and farm management.
- Follow animal welfare and biosecurity regulations and company policies.
Benefits
- Paid single health insurance; family health coverage is available.
- Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- Retirement plan.
- Holiday pay.
- Paid time off.
- Paid overtime opportunities.
- Hands-on training and career growth opportunities.
- Modern facilities and consistent schedules.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
