Swine Technician, Sow

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Position Summary : Responsible for daily care of animals through implementation of established production procedures becoming a skilled employee in animal husbandry to reduce stress of herd and maximize production.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provide daily care and handling of swine, ensuring proper feeding and hydration.
• Monitor animal health and report any signs of illness or distress.
• Assist in breeding and genetics programs, including blood sampling and record-keeping.
• Maintain sanitation standards in animal housing and equipment.
• Utilize mechanical knowledge for equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Collaborate with farm manager along with veterinary staff for health assessments and treatments.
• Administrates vaccinations and health shots properly.
• Power washes and disinfects rooms.
• Able to shuffle and move animals with limited stress.
• Understands how and when to use sow mats.
• Assist with heat detection procedures and assist with artificial insemination.
• Marks the sow cards for breeding, health, etc.
• Choring barns - understands the feed system requirements and routine for feeding and watering sows.
• Processing, clip tails and castrate piglets.

Requirements :

Skills and Abilities :

Working Conditions : Work is performed almost exclusively in a hog confinement in rural areas. Hours of work will generally be during regular business hours, alternate weekends, and rotating holidays. Hours average 45 hours per week but do vary. There will be some variation in work hours due to animal care and health, weather, employee shift schedules, special projects, and other concerns. Noise levels that require hearing protection in some areas.

Physical Requirements :

Experience : High School Diploma / GED preferred.