Starting Pigs Specialist
Prestage
Apply to this jobStarting Pig Specialist will work with farm staff during the nursery stage of production in wean to finish production sites.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Train & assist farm staff during the nursery stage of production:
o Preplacement site inspections
o Initial stocking plans
o Sorting & Treating
o Mat & Gruel Feeding
Ability to troubleshoot & adjust heating & ventilation systems.
Assessing health issues and the ability to perform on farm diagnostics
Requirements
Requirements:
Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
Excellent organizational & time management skills.
Prior swine management experience.
Valid drivers license with a clean driving record.
Travel – across Iowa with possible overnight stays
Benefits
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Future advancement potential
Health & Dental packages
401K retirement program
Company vehicle
Flexible work schedule
Summary
Assist farm staff in nursery pig production, health, and facility management.
Job title
Starting Pigs Specialist
Experience level
prior swine management experience
Industry
agriculture
Location requirements
Ames, Iowa, remote work not allowed.
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Ames, IA, USA