A Swine Technician in a Wean-to-Finish system manages the daily care of pigs from weaning until they reach market weight focusing on health, and welfare of pigs. This role involves performing tasks related to animal husbandry, health management, feeding, marketing and facility maintenance to ensure the highest standards of swine production.
Essential Functions
- Daily monitoring of health and follow protocols.
- Ensuring proper barn temperature, ventilation, and air quality.
- Barn preparation between groups of pigs.
- Assisting with pigs’ movements.
- Managing feeding schedules, cleaning feeders, checking waterers, and ensuring optimal feed availability for growth.
- Maintaining accurate daily records.
- Pig market selection and marketing.
- Strict adherence to biosecurity protocols.
- Follow animal welfare, biosecurity regulations and company policies.
Marginal functions
- Light groundskeeping and upkeep around the farm
- Power washing
- Light maintenance
- Other duties and projects assigned by the Farm Manager.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience.
- Experience in animal husbandry or swine production is preferred but not required.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- We support global talent and offer employment-based visa sponsorship for qualified applicants
Work Environment
- Exposure to loud noises, odors, and varying temperatures.
- Agricultural swine environment in rural areas.
Physical Requirements
- Standing, walking, and ability to be on foot 8 to 10 hours per day
- Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling
- Frequent use of one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull
- Frequent lifting of objects weighing 3-20 pounds
- Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move
- Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds or requiring up to 100 pounds of force to move with the assistance of another person as needed
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Must be able to print and/or write legibly
Additional Requirements
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed
- Must have reliable method of transportation to get to work
$17.00-$18.00
Compensation & BenefitsSkills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent experience
- Experience in animal husbandry or swine production
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
- Reliable method of transportation to get to work
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; able to print/write legibly
- Physical ability to stand/walk 8–10 hours per day, frequent bending/reaching/squatting, and lift up to 50–100 pounds with assistance
- Strict adherence to biosecurity protocols and animal welfare regulations
What We Do
PIPESTONE is a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping farmers today create the farms of tomorrow. Founded in 1942 as a veterinary clinic, the company provides expertise and resources in pig health, management, nutrition, research, and marketing. It offers world-class sow management and veterinary services to hog, bovine, and companion animal producers across the Midwest.
