Join a team committed to animal care, employee development, and production excellence. As an Animal Care Technician, you'll work hands-on with pigs in a modern swine production facility, supporting animal health, animal welfare, and daily farm operations. Responsibilities may include caring for breeding sows, supporting farrowing and piglet care, monitoring pig health, maintaining clean facilities, and helping ensure the success of our livestock production system.
Whether you're interested in animal care, agriculture careers, livestock production, or building a long-term career in farm management, we provide hands-on training, consistent schedules, paid overtime opportunities, and career growth in a team-oriented environment.
What You'll Do
- Learn and monitor pig health and well-being while providing exceptional 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 as needed
- Follow all production protocols and procedures to maximize sow and gilt production & efficiencies.
- Administer vaccinations, medications, and health treatments according to protocols.
- Monitor feed intake and adjust feeding programs as necessary.
- Observe animal behavior, identify and report any concerns promptly, following proper protocols for treatment.
- Assist with farrowing (birthing) and newborn piglet care, including feeding and processing.
- Assist in breeding activities, including artificial insemination and pregnancy checks.
- Operate and maintain equipment used in swine production.
- Maintain accurate records of animal health, treatments, and performance promptly
- Communicate effectively with the employee and the farm management
- Follow animal welfare, biosecurity regulations, and company policies.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- No experience required. We welcome candidates interested in agriculture, animal care, livestock production, manufacturing, construction, food production, and other hands-on careers. 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.
Work Environment
- Working in a swine unit with exposure to loud noises, odors, and varying temperatures.
- Working with live animals in close quarters.
Physical Requirements
- Standing, walking, and ability to be on feet 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
Why Join Pipestone?
Join a team committed to animal care, employee development, and production excellence. We offer modern facilities, consistent schedules, paid overtime opportunities, hands-on training, and career growth for employees looking to build a long-term career in agriculture.
PIPESTONE offers Part time benefits: PTO and 401K upon eligibility.
Skills Required
- No prior experience required
- High school diploma or GED
- One or more years of livestock experience with a high school diploma
- Completion of required new-hire, animal welfare, biosecurity, PQA, safety, and position-related training
- Ability to work weekends
- Reliable transportation to work
- Ability to stand and walk for 8 to 10 hours per day
- Ability to lift or move objects up to 100 pounds with assistance as needed
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to print and write legibly
PIPESTONE Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about PIPESTONE and has not been reviewed or approved by PIPESTONE.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision insurance are characterized as comprehensive and high quality for individuals and families. Coverage is complemented by short- and long-term disability and AD&D options, reinforcing the core medical offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer matching is included as a standard component. This provides added long-term financial security beyond base pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and other leave benefits are part of the package. Broad leave availability is frequently paired with bonuses and education support to round out total rewards.
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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.
