Nursery Pig Specialist

Job Description

• Nursery pig technicians are responsible for all nurturing provided to our baby pigs during the first few days away from their mom. This is a key aspect of their growth development.
• Our team members on a nursery team start their days by 6:00 a.m. and typically complete around 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
• Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Assessment of pig body and health condition.
  • Administration of proper treatment to animals.
  • Maintain most optimum environment for herd.
  • Assessment and recording ventilation guidelines.
  • Power washing and sanitizing barns, rooms, and hallways.
  • Active participation in gruel feeding, mat feeding, and hand feeding.

• Fine motor skills for writing data, administering treatment shots, and weighing individual piglets.
• Continuous bending, reaching, and crouching for power washing and sanitizing.
• Frequent kneeling, reaching, and steady balance required for treating piglets.
• Continuous walking and standing; a minimum of 8 hours per day.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, interpersonal communication.
• Comply with all bio‑security, safety, and animal welfare policies.