Wean to Finish Swine Technician

PF Services•Webster City, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wean to Finish Swine Technician is responsible for daily pig care, weekend chore rotation, loading and unloading, power washing, and maintenance at Passel Farms-owned and managed facilities. The role follows protocols established by the Manager and supports pig health and performance, site upkeep, accurate records, and timely completion of required tasks. It also requires responding to animal needs and alarms, following animal welfare, biosecurity, and safety policies, and supporting Passel Farms’ policies, procedures, values, and industry standards. The position takes place in swine facilities in rural areas. Work hours are generally scheduled around livestock husbandry needs and regular business hours, with variation for animal care and health, weather, employee shift schedules, special projects, and other operational concerns. Non-traditional hours, weekends, and holidays may be required. Some areas have noise levels requiring hearing protection.

Requirements

Six months of livestock experience.
Ability to work with a variety of personalities and live animals.
Maintain a qualifying insurable driver’s license to drive on behalf of the company.
A personal cell phone is required; the company provides a monthly reimbursement stipend.
Ability to stand and walk and remain on feet while working on concrete.
Ability to talk and hear in person and by telephone.
Ability to use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel, or operate equipment and to reach with hands.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to move and work with live animals of various sizes.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct and participate in feed ordering according to protocols and procedures.
Follow the Manager’s protocols and procedures and help ensure an appropriate environment for pig health and performance.
Order and administer medications, vaccinations, and supplies.
Control site expenses through timely repairs and maintenance and by minimizing waste.
Clean and organize the office area.
Maintain the site, care for facilities, manage manure, and inform the Manager of major repair needs.
Maintain and update required records and meet deadlines.
Respond immediately to alarm conditions.
Power wash and disinfect between groups, including loading chutes.
Complete the minimum Wean to Finish expectations list on time and prioritize workload.
Perform general farm maintenance.
Maintain PQA+ certification and complete safety training on time.
Follow animal welfare policies and practices and inform management of staff violations.
Follow biosecurity measures covering animal movement, visitor access, sanitation, and disease prevention.
Follow safety rules and practices and ensure others do the same.
Support and adhere to Passel Farms’ policies, procedures, values, and industry standards.
Maintain regular, punctual, and consistent attendance.
Perform other assigned duties that fulfill the position’s responsibilities and support team goals.