Swine Specialist

Swine Specialist

The Swine Specialist is a key member of a team responsible for the daily care and well-being of all animals in order to achieve production goals for the farm.

Essential Functions Statement(s):

• Feed and water animals, and clean and disinfect pens and stalls.
• Tag animals in order to allow animal identification
• Moving animals, while utilizing proper personal protective equipment, through the breeding, gestation, and farrowing phases into appropriate rooms and/or pens
• Monitor sows during labor and provide aid during the birthing process.
• Ensure piglets are cared for by following warming box, treatment, and fostering policies.
• Processing piglets by clipping tails, giving shots, and castrating.
• Administer vaccinations according to health protocol in order to protect animals from diseases.
• Identify animals that are of age and weight to be weaned and transported to customers.
• Observe animals in heat in order to detect approach of estrus.
• Artificially inseminate sows.
• Maintain accurate records for animal identification, breeding, farrowing, treatment procedures.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required.
• Adhere to all Biosecurity policies and protocols to ensure the health of the animals.
• Monitor ventilation to ensure proper airflow for animals' comfort.
• Maintain proper hygiene in facilities.
• Minor repairs to equipment, buildings, stalls, and pens.
• Any other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Aflac