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Play an essential role in day-to-day farm success as a Farm Technician, supporting animal care, productivity, and overall farm performance. In this role, you will be actively involved in farrowing and lactation activities while helping meet weekly shipping goals for full value pigs. You will operate and manage the GESTAL farrowing feeder system and ensure animals receive proper feed, water, ventilation, and bedding each day. By supporting daily farm operations and collaborating with the team, you help ensure farm goals are achieved and high standards of care are consistently maintained.

Job Responsibility:

  • Ensure proper procedures are followed for Day-One pig, fostering
  • Processing of piglets in accordance with company procedures
  • Proper treatment/care of sows in farrowing
  • Maintain cleaning/bedding of farrowing pens
  • and clean-out and disinfecting farrowing room after weaning
  • Keep, communicate, and report accurate records daily
  • Notify and discuss openly with management any problems, concerns or questions
  • Conserve farm resources such as supplies, equipment, and time
  • Promote cooperation within the unit and contributes to adequate staffing
  • Communicate openly and freely with others
  • Normal working hours are 45-50 hours per week, at times more to get the job done. Rotations are required for weekends and holidays
  • Any other duties as assigned, requested, or directed by management/supervisor

Requirements:

  • Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Experience working with and caring for livestock
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
  • Ability to lead by example, and work with a team of 2-5 people
  • Ability to solve problems, be a critical thinker, goal oriented, and a team player
  • Must be able to stand, walk, and work outside up to 10 hours a day
  • Will be subject to ambient air temperatures throughout the working day and be exposed to sun, rain, wind, mud, snow, etc
  • Will be exposed to dust, animal dander, odor, and noise
  • Ability to properly and safely handle breeding stock weighing up to 700 pounds
  • Work may include lifting (up to 50 lbs), reaching, bending, twisting, and kneeling
  • Will be around and may be asked to operate four wheelers, skid steers, tractors, or other farm machinery
  • Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 31, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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