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Pig Farm Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 ... Nursery pig technicians are responsible for are responsible for all nurturing provided to our baby ...

Sow Farm Associate

Fair Oaks, IN

$14 - $18/hr

Description Belstra Group Farms is a pig production organization with over 20 swine farm facilities located in Northwest Indiana. Belstra is in search of individuals to fill full-time Sow Farm ...

Finisher Pig Technician

Imperial, NE

$16.50 - $20.50/hr

Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 ... With a combination of animal husbandry and modern technological advances, our finisher pig ...

Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 ... Nursery pig technicians are responsible for are responsible for all nurturing provided to our baby ...

Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 ... Nursery pig technicians are responsible for are responsible for all nurturing provided to our baby ...

Finisher Pig Technician

Albion, NE

$18.25 - $22.50/hr

Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 ... With a combination of animal husbandry and modern technological advances, our finisher pig ...

Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 ... Assessment of pig body and health condition. * Administration of proper treatment to animals.

Finisher Pig Technician

Neligh, NE

$16.50 - $20.25/hr

Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 ... With a combination of animal husbandry and modern technological advances, our finisher pig ...

Finisher Pig Technician

Genoa, NE

$18.75 - $23.25/hr

Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 ... With a combination of animal husbandry and modern technological advances, our finisher pig ...

Finisher Pig Technician

Wood, SD

$16.25 - $20.25/hr

Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 ... With a combination of animal husbandry and modern technological advances, our finisher pig ...

Finisher Pig Technician

Platte, SD

$16.75 - $20.75/hr

Pillen Family Farms is a family owned business located in Nebraska. We market approximately 2 ... With a combination of animal husbandry and modern technological advances, our finisher pig ...

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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for pig farm in the United States is $18.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive in a pig farm role, you need knowledge of animal husbandry, safe handling techniques, and basic farm maintenance, often supported by experience or agricultural training. Familiarity with farm machinery, modern feeding systems, and biosecurity protocols is highly valued. Strong attention to detail, reliability, and a collaborative mindset are important soft skills for success. These abilities are crucial for maintaining animal health, ensuring productivity, and promoting a safe, efficient farm environment.

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A Pig Farm job involves raising and caring for pigs in a farm setting. Responsibilities typically include feeding, cleaning pens, monitoring pig health, and assisting with breeding and birthing. Workers may also help with vaccinations, record-keeping, and maintaining farm equipment. The role requires physical labor, attention to animal welfare, and knowledge of farm operations.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working on a pig farm?

Daily responsibilities on a pig farm often include feeding and watering pigs, cleaning and maintaining animal living areas, monitoring the health and wellbeing of the herd, and assisting with breeding or farrowing when needed. Workers may also be responsible for recording data, administering basic treatments, and operating farm equipment. Team members frequently collaborate to ensure herd health and farm operations run smoothly, with tasks rotating based on the season or farm size. The work can be physically demanding and requires a genuine interest in animal care, but it provides valuable hands-on agricultural experience and opportunities for growth within the industry.

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Nursery Pig Technician

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago


Pillen Family Farms rating

5.2

Company rating: 5.2 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 52 rated farming


Job description

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 everything we do. From family members to team members, to even our pigs we believe in treating others with respect and as part of our family.


Job Description:

  • Nursery pig technicians are responsible for 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.

Requirements:

  • 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.