Production Intern

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed
• Must have reliable method of transportation to get to work

 

Objective

A Swine Technician is responsible for the daily care, health, and welfare of pigs in a swine production facility. This role involves performing tasks related to animal husbandry, health management, feeding, breeding, and facility maintenance to ensure the highest standards of swine production.

 

 

Role and Responsibilities

 

·         Learn and monitor the health and well-being of swine, ensuring they receive                  proper nutrition and care.

·         Follow all production protocols and procedures to maximize sow and gilt                        production & efficiencies.

·         Administer vaccinations, medications, and other health treatments as directed.

·         Ensure pigs have access to adequate feed, air and water.

·         Monitor feed intake and adjust feeding programs as necessary.

·         Identify and report signs of illness or injury, 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.

·         Monitor sows during gestation and farrowing to ensure a healthy process.

·         Maintain clean and sanitary conditions in barns, pens, and other facilities.

·         Operate and maintain equipment used in swine production.

·         Maintain accurate records of animal health, treatments, and performance in a                timely manner

·         Communicate effectively with the employee and the farm management

•  Follow animal welfare, biosecurity regulations and company policies.

 

Qualifications and Education Requirements

 

·         No experience required.

·         Experience in animal husbandry or swine production is preferred but not required.

·         Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols.

 

 

Work Environment

·         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