SWINE TECHNICIAN-BUCKEYE SOW FARM
About The Position
The Swine Technician works hands-on with pigs in a modern swine production facility, supporting animal health and welfare and daily farm operations. The role includes caring for breeding sows, assisting with farrowing and piglet care, monitoring animal health, maintaining clean facilities, and supporting livestock production activities. Training is provided, and the position offers opportunities for career growth in agriculture and farm management. Technicians provide daily animal care; ensure pigs have proper feed, fresh water, clear air, and a comfortable environment; administer health treatments according to protocols; maintain production records; operate and maintain production equipment; and follow animal welfare, biosecurity, and company procedures. Work takes place in a swine unit with live animals in close quarters, loud noises, odors, and varying temperatures. The role involves standing and being on one’s feet for 8 to 10 hours per day, frequent bending and other physical activity, and lifting objects of various weights. Flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed, are required.
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.
- Ability to stand, walk, and be on one’s feet for 8 to 10 hours per day.
- Ability to frequently bend, reach, squat, and kneel; frequently grasp or pull using one or both hands or arms.
- Ability to frequently lift 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, and to print or write legibly.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed.
- Reliable method of transportation to work.
Responsibilities
- Learn and monitor pig health and well-being while providing daily animal care.
- Ensure pigs have access to 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, identify concerns, and report them promptly while following 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.
- Maintain timely and 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 and paid time off.
- Paid overtime opportunities.
- Hands-on training and career growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
