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

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Wean to Finish Technicians (Visa sponsored)