Full-Time Swine Technicians -Calumet 2 at No relevant LinkedIn company found.PIPESTONE

Pipestone, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Mar, 26

Salary

19.0

Posted On

09 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Animal Husbandry, Production Protocols, Communication, Bio-Security, Safety Procedures, Ventilation Controls, Facility Maintenance, Record Keeping

Industry

Construction;Agriculture;Mining Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Objective: Follow directions of farm management and protocols to the best of employee's ability for maximum production, efficiency and profit-ability. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Learn and develop individual skills based on work requirements in the employee's designated work area * Follow all production protocols and procedures to maximize sow and gilt production & efficiencies * Learn specialized skills necessary for smooth work flow * Become a skilled employee in animal husbandry to reduce stress of herd and maximize production * Follow daily task sheets in the department to achieve production targets * Complete production paperwork accurately and timely * Communicate effectively with area employees and farm management * Follow task sheets and time frames to stay on task and meet time schedules during the workday * Give daily input to lead person in area on production and animal health concerns * Learn how individual performance affects the finances of the organization and participate with area employees to maximize production and efficiency in areas the employees affect * Complete production paperwork accurately and on time * Work with farm management to ensure completion of all work related injury paperwork and participate as necessary in accident investigation * Daily recording of monitored production items * Bio-Security Adherence * Adhere to all bio-security protocols and give input to lead person in area for items out of compliance * Work with other team employees in designated area to ensure bio-security audit deficiencies are corrected and brought into compliance in a timely basis * Safe Working Environment * Follow all safety procedures and guidelines * Make sure all safety equipment is in place and utilize equipment as required * Learn and utilize accident prevention measures for designated area * Consistently monitor animal welfare procedures in designated area * Ventilation Controls * Be aware of area ventilation system and if it is in good working order * Regularly monitor the environment and provide input to lead person in area to achieve optimum comfort for the animals * Facility Maintenance * The facility must be maintained and well kept * Complete routine maintenance as assigned on a daily basis * Communicate non-routine repairs to lead in area * Keep gestation area clean and organized MARGINAL FUNCTIONS Other duties and projects as assigned by lead person in area and farm management POSITION SPECIFICATIONS Education: High School Diploma or GED Preferred Experience: No Experience Required, 1+ Years Livestock Experience with High School Diploma Preferred Training: My Pipestone training courses as assigned. Work Environment: * Agricultural swine environment in rural area * Noise levels that require hearing protection in some areas gestation, farrowing, and small swine care processes 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: Must be able to work weekends and have reliable method of transportation to get to work Compensation, Pay & Benefits: Benefit Package includes Paid Single Health Insurance, Family Health Coverage Available, Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance, Retirement Plan and Paid Time Off. Overtime and Weekend Pay Potential! Compensation rate of $16.00 - $19.00 per hour and is commensurable with experience. Position open until filled.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities include following production protocols to maximize efficiency and production, as well as maintaining bio-security and safety standards. Employees are expected to communicate effectively with management and complete necessary paperwork accurately and timely.