Hicksville, OH · On-site
$18.05/hr
Cooper Farms is currently seeking a 1st shift Farrowing Technician to join our team in Hicksville, Ohio. SHIFT HOURS: Monday through Friday 6:00am-3:00pm, partial shift every 3rdweekend. STARTING ...
Hicksville, OH · On-site
$18.05/hr
Cooper Farms is currently seeking a 1st shift Farrowing Technician to join our team in Hicksville, Ohio. SHIFT HOURS: Monday through Friday 6:00am-3:00pm, partial shift every 3rdweekend. STARTING ...
Ewing, NE · On-site
$17.75 - $23.75/hr
Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 million pigs annually. As a family-owned and family-focused farming operation, great care goes into ...
Ewing, NE · On-site
$17.75 - $23.75/hr
Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 million pigs annually. As a family-owned and family-focused farming operation, great care goes into ...
Cedar Rapids, NE · On-site
$16.50 - $22.25/hr
Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 million pigs annually. As a family-owned and family-focused farming operation, great care goes into ...
Cedar Rapids, NE · On-site
$16.50 - $22.25/hr
Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 million pigs annually. As a family-owned and family-focused farming operation, great care goes into ...
Morris, PA · On-site
$66K/yr
... Farrowing Technician, Breeding Lead, Animal Care Specialist, or related role where required experience gained. Special Skills: Also requires experience in the following: * Livestock management.
Morris, PA · On-site
$66K/yr
... Farrowing Technician, Breeding Lead, Animal Care Specialist, or related role where required experience gained. Special Skills: Also requires experience in the following: * Livestock management.
Platte Center, NE · On-site
$16 - $21.50/hr
Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 million pigs annually. As a family-owned and family-focused farming operation, great care goes into ...
Platte Center, NE · On-site
$16 - $21.50/hr
Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 million pigs annually. As a family-owned and family-focused farming operation, great care goes into ...
Genoa, NE · On-site
$16.50 - $22.50/hr
Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 million pigs annually. As a family-owned and family-focused farming operation, great care goes into ...
Genoa, NE · On-site
$16.50 - $22.50/hr
Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 million pigs annually. As a family-owned and family-focused farming operation, great care goes into ...
Lindsay, NE · On-site
$16 - $21.50/hr
Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 million pigs annually. As a family-owned and family-focused farming operation, great care goes into ...
Lindsay, NE · On-site
$16 - $21.50/hr
Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 million pigs annually. As a family-owned and family-focused farming operation, great care goes into ...
Morris, PA · On-site
$66K/yr
... Farrowing Technician, Breeding Lead, Animal Care Specialist, or related role where required experience gained. Special Skills: Also requires experience in the following: * Livestock management.
Morris, PA · On-site
$66K/yr
... Farrowing Technician, Breeding Lead, Animal Care Specialist, or related role where required experience gained. Special Skills: Also requires experience in the following: * Livestock management.
Columbus, NE · On-site
$16 - $21.50/hr
Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 million pigs annually. As a family-owned and family-focused farming operation, great care goes into ...
Columbus, NE · On-site
$16 - $21.50/hr
Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 million pigs annually. As a family-owned and family-focused farming operation, great care goes into ...
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Supervise and train farrowing staff in animal husbandry, standard operating procedures, and biosecurity * Assist with scheduling and workload tasks for farrowing technicians. * Monitor and maintain ...
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Supervise and train farrowing staff in animal husbandry, standard operating procedures, and biosecurity * Assist with scheduling and workload tasks for farrowing technicians. * Monitor and maintain ...
Monroe, NE · On-site
$16.50 - $22.25/hr
Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 million pigs annually. As a family-owned and family-focused farming operation, great care goes into ...
Monroe, NE · On-site
$16.50 - $22.25/hr
Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 million pigs annually. As a family-owned and family-focused farming operation, great care goes into ...
Bartlett, NE · On-site
$16.50 - $22.25/hr
Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 million pigs annually. As a family-owned and family-focused farming operation, great care goes into ...
Bartlett, NE · On-site
$16.50 - $22.25/hr
Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 million pigs annually. As a family-owned and family-focused farming operation, great care goes into ...
Demotte, IN · On-site
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Supervise and train farrowing staff in animal husbandry, standard operating procedures, and biosecurity * Assist with scheduling and workload tasks for farrowing technicians. * Monitor and maintain ...
Demotte, IN · On-site
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Supervise and train farrowing staff in animal husbandry, standard operating procedures, and biosecurity * Assist with scheduling and workload tasks for farrowing technicians. * Monitor and maintain ...
Morris, PA · On-site
$66K/yr
... Farrowing Technician, Breeding Lead, Animal Care Specialist, or related role where required experience gained. Special Skills: Also requires experience in the following: * Livestock management.
Morris, PA · On-site
$66K/yr
... Farrowing Technician, Breeding Lead, Animal Care Specialist, or related role where required experience gained. Special Skills: Also requires experience in the following: * Livestock management.
Morris, PA · On-site
$66K/yr
... Farrowing Technician, Breeding Lead, Animal Care Specialist, or related role where required ... experience gained.Special Skills: Also requires experience in the following:Livestock management.
Morris, PA · On-site
$66K/yr
... Farrowing Technician, Breeding Lead, Animal Care Specialist, or related role where required ... experience gained.Special Skills: Also requires experience in the following:Livestock management.
Albion, NE · On-site
$16.25 - $21.75/hr
Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 million pigs annually. As a family-owned and family-focused farming operation, great care goes into ...
Albion, NE · On-site
$16.25 - $21.75/hr
Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 million pigs annually. As a family-owned and family-focused farming operation, great care goes into ...
Saint Edward, NE · On-site
$16.50 - $22.25/hr
Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 million pigs annually. As a family-owned and family-focused farming operation, great care goes into ...
Saint Edward, NE · On-site
$16.50 - $22.25/hr
Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 million pigs annually. As a family-owned and family-focused farming operation, great care goes into ...
Humphrey, NE · On-site
$16 - $21.50/hr
Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 million pigs annually. As a family-owned and family-focused farming operation, great care goes into ...
Humphrey, NE · On-site
$16 - $21.50/hr
Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 million pigs annually. As a family-owned and family-focused farming operation, great care goes into ...
Oneill, NE · On-site
$16.25 - $22/hr
Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 million pigs annually. As a family-owned and family-focused farming operation, great care goes into ...
Oneill, NE · On-site
$16.25 - $22/hr
Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 million pigs annually. As a family-owned and family-focused farming operation, great care goes into ...
Granada, MN · On-site
$18 - $22/hr
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A Farrowing Technician is responsible for assisting with all daily aspects of swine farrowing, including maintaining farrowing targets, individual sow and piglet care, feeding, farrowing, piglet ...
Granada, MN · On-site
$18 - $22/hr
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A Farrowing Technician is responsible for assisting with all daily aspects of swine farrowing, including maintaining farrowing targets, individual sow and piglet care, feeding, farrowing, piglet ...
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A Farrowing Technician is responsible for the care of sows and piglets during the farrowing process. Their duties include monitoring animal health, assisting with births, ensuring proper nutrition, and maintaining clean and safe environments. They also perform routine health checks and provide necessary medical care to support piglet survival and growth. This role is essential for maintaining herd productivity and ensuring the welfare of the animals. Farrowing Technicians typically work on farms or in large-scale swine production facilities.
A typical day for a Farrowing Technician involves closely monitoring sows during the farrowing process, assisting with piglet deliveries, and ensuring newborn piglets receive adequate care such as warmth, nutrition, and health checks. You may be responsible for cleaning and preparing farrowing pens, maintaining detailed records of births and livestock health, and identifying signs of illness in both sows and piglets. The role usually involves working as part of a team with other animal care staff and supervisors to support the overall health and productivity of the swine herd. While the work can be physically demanding and requires attention to detail during critical birthing times, it offers the opportunity to develop valuable animal husbandry skills and advance to more specialized positions in livestock management.
To thrive as a Farrowing Technician, you need hands-on experience in animal husbandry, specifically swine management, and a basic understanding of farrowing processes and livestock health. Familiarity with specialized tools and equipment for piglet delivery and care, as well as training in animal welfare and biosecurity protocols, is important. Attention to detail, strong observation skills, and a proactive attitude are valuable soft skills for monitoring animal well-being and addressing any issues promptly. These abilities ensure healthy litters, minimize animal stress, and support efficient operations in swine production facilities.
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$18.05/hr
Full-time
Re-posted 12 days ago
Cooper Farms is a family-owned farm and food company based in Northwest Ohio for 85 years. A commitment to teamwork and quality has made us one of the top turkey, hog and egg companies in the U.S. and awarded the company and its team an excellent reputation. Our Oakwood Division in Paulding County, Ohio, breeds hogs and turkeys while providing the best care to our animals in a small team setting. Cooper Farms is currently seeking a 1st shift Farrowing Technician to join our team in Hicksville, Ohio.
SHIFT HOURS:Monday through Friday 6:00am-3:00pm, partial shift every 3rdweekend.
STARTING HOURLY RATE:$18.05 with the potential of increasing to $19.30 after 90 days
ADDITIONAL PAY:Monthly and year-end profit-sharing bonuses (dependent upon company performance)
All training will be provided for this entry level position. Job functions include:
