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What is full time swine production?

Full Time Swine Production jobs involve working on farms or facilities that raise pigs for meat production. Workers are responsible for daily care of the animals, including feeding, cleaning pens, monitoring health, and assisting with breeding and farrowing. These positions may also include maintenance of equipment, record-keeping, and ensuring animal welfare standards are met. Full-time roles typically require working regular hours, sometimes including weekends and holidays, and may involve physical labor in indoor or outdoor environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a full time swine production worker?

To thrive as a Full Time Swine Production worker, you need knowledge of animal husbandry, biosecurity, and basic veterinary practices, often supported by a high school diploma or agricultural coursework. Familiarity with farm management software, feeding systems, and standard livestock care equipment is typical in this role. Strong attention to detail, reliability, and effective teamwork are important soft skills for success. These skills ensure animal health, operational efficiency, and compliance with industry regulations in a demanding agricultural environment.

What are some common challenges faced by new hires in full time swine production roles, and how can they best adapt?

New hires in full-time swine production often encounter challenges such as adjusting to the fast-paced environment, learning biosecurity protocols, and managing the physical demands of animal care. Adapting quickly requires strong attention to detail, effective communication with team members, and willingness to follow strict cleanliness and safety guidelines. Seeking mentorship from experienced colleagues and staying proactive about learning new procedures can help new team members excel and feel more comfortable in the role.

What is the difference between Full Time Swine Production vs Full Time Livestock Technician?

AspectFull Time Swine ProductionFull Time Livestock Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; farm experience often preferredHigh school diploma; some roles may require certifications in animal care
Work EnvironmentIndoor and outdoor pig farms, often physically demandingVarious livestock facilities, including farms and research labs
Industry UsagePrimarily in pig farming operationsBroader livestock industry, including cattle, sheep, and pigs
Job FocusBreeding, feeding, health management of pigsAnimal care, health monitoring, and record-keeping across livestock types

Full Time Swine Production focuses specifically on pig farming, requiring specialized knowledge of pig care and farm operations. In contrast, Full Time Livestock Technician covers a wider range of animals and may involve different environments and responsibilities. Both roles share similar credentials but differ in scope and industry focus.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Swine Production job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution.

Swine Maintenance Technician

Emmetsburg, IA β€’ On-site

Summit Agricultural Group
Investment Management and Consulting ServicesΒ β€’Β 51 - 200 employees

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago


Job description

General Description:
The Swine Maintenance Technician position provides maintenance support to our growing territory of swine production facilities. Job duties include completing maintenance work orders and preventative maintenance at our swine facilities.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
  • Complete repairs in swine facilities related to plumbing, carpentry, electrical, hardware / gating, heating and cooling systems
    • Plumbing
      • Toilets
      • Showers
      • Bathroom
      • Water heater
      • Water lines for swine facilities
      • Heating and cooling systems
    • Carpentry
      • Framing
      • Roofing
      • Concrete
    • Electrical
      • 120 and 240 voltages
        1. Light switches, outlets
      • Wiring fan and feed line motors
      • Curtain machines
    • Hardware/Gating
      • Bolts
      • Gate feet (bolting gates to concrete slats)
    • Welding
      • Repair of feeders and gates
      • Fabrication of materials
  • Manage tools and parts inventories in service vehicles to enable timely completion of work orders
  • Prioritize work orders to ensure high priority items are repaired first
  • Safely work with hand and power tools to complete work orders
  • Adhere to pig owners strict bio-security and animal well-being standards
  • Perform duties in a safe manner and follow all safety policies
  • Maintain positive relationships with clients, vendors, visitors, neighbors, and co-worker
  • All other duties assigned by Manager

Workskill Requirements:
  • Must be mechanical minded
  • Ability to trouble shoot and utilize resources to problem solve issues
  • Welding ability is not required, but preferred
  • Comfortable working around livestock
  • Work with limited or no supervision

Physicality Requirements:
  • Required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch.
  • The employee must be able to continuously repeat necessary movements such as bending, lifting and different hand movements as needed to complete tasks.
  • Ability to lift or move up to 10 pounds frequently and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to climb up ladders and over gates.
  • Ability to climb on and off livestock trailers that can be as short as 40 inches in height.

Work Environment:
  • This position is performed inside swine facilities with the occasional need for some tasks to be performed in outside weather conditions.
  • As times, exposure to loud noises along with dust and fumes particularly in Winter months.

Position Type:
  • This position is full time that will typically work 50 hours per week Monday-Friday with the occasional weekend work with the additional availability during weather and staffing challenges.

Education/Experience:
  • Working knowledge of three to six months of general maintenance
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
  • Valid, Unrestricted Class A Commercial Driver's License, preferred, not required

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