Wean to Finish Swine Technician

Description

Position Summary: The Wean to Finish Swine Technician is responsible for daily pig care, weekend chore rotation, load in/out, power washing, and maintenance at Passel Farms owned and managed facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs and participates in the execution of protocols and procedures necessary for accurate and timely feed ordering.
• Following protocols and procedures set by the Manager.
• Ensuring proper environment for pig health and performance.
• Ordering and administration of medications, vaccinations, and supplies.
• Keeping site expenses under control through timely repair, maintenance, and minimized waste.
• Regular cleaning and organization of office area.
• Maintenance, site care, manure control, and informing the Manager of major repairs needed for the site.
• Maintain and update all records as required and meet all deadlines.
• Immediate response to alarm conditions.
• Power washing and disinfecting between groups including the loading chutes.
• Timely completion of the minimum Wean to Finish expectations list.
• Prioritization of workload.
• Able to work with a variety of personalities and live animals.
• General farm maintenance.
• Maintains PQA+ certification.
• Completes safety training timely.
• Follows all Animal Welfare policies and practices and informs management of any violations by staff.
• Follows bio-security measures according to Bio-Security Policy, including animal movement, visitor access, sanitation, and disease prevention measures.
• Follows all safety rules and practices and ensures others do the same.
• Supports, promotes, and adheres to policies, procedures, and values of Passel Farms and industry standards.
• Regular, punctual and consistent attendance is essential for this position.
• Other duties as may be assigned to fulfill responsibilities of this position and support team goals.

Requirements

Qualification: Six months of livestock experience with High School Diploma/GED preferred. *Qualifications may differ for visa sponsored - see HR for current information. Able to work with a variety of personalities and live animals. A qualifying insurable driver’s license must be maintained to drive on behalf of the company. The company provided vehicle is for business purposes only. A personal cell phone is required with a monthly reimbursement stipend set by the company.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to stand, walk and able to be on feet while on concrete; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate equipment; reach with hands and the employee must regularly be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to move and work with live animals of various sizes.

Work Environment: This position takes place in swine facilities in rural areas. Hours of work are generally scheduled around good livestock husbandry needs as well as during regular business hours. This position requires the ability to respond to animal needs and does include non-traditional hours, weekends, or holidays based on production schedules and operational needs. 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.