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Pig Production Tech

Goodhue, MN · On-site

$18 - $22.25/hr

Summary/Objective The Pig Production Technician is a position specializing in the daily pork production activities within the farrowing and/or gestation departments. This position involves working in ...

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Pig Production Tech

Bricelyn, MN · On-site

$16.25 - $20.25/hr

Summary/Objective The Pig Production Technician is a position specializing in the daily pork production activities within the farrowing and/or gestation departments. This position involves working in ...

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Pig Production Tech

Fairmont, MN · On-site

$17.25 - $21.50/hr

Summary/Objective The Pig Production Technician is a position specializing in the daily pork production activities within the farrowing and/or gestation departments. This position involves working in ...

Preferred Capital Management

Pig Production Tech

Goodhue, MN · On-site

$18 - $22.25/hr

Summary/Objective The Pig Production Technician is a position specializing in the daily pork production activities within the farrowing and/or gestation departments. This position involves working in ...

Preferred Capital Management

Pig Production Tech

Bricelyn, MN · On-site

$16.25 - $20.25/hr

Summary/Objective The Pig Production Technician is a position specializing in the daily pork production activities within the farrowing and/or gestation departments. This position involves working in ...

Preferred Capital Management

Pig Production Tech

Pillager, MN · On-site

$16.75 - $21/hr

Summary/Objective The Pig Production Technician is a position specializing in the daily pork production activities within the farrowing and/or gestation departments. This position involves working in ...

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Pig Production Tech

Pillager, MN · On-site

$16.75 - $21/hr

Summary/Objective The Pig Production Technician is a position specializing in the daily pork production activities within the farrowing and/or gestation departments. This position involves working in ...

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Pig Production Tech

Fairmont, MN · On-site

$17.25 - $21.50/hr

Summary/Objective The Pig Production Technician is a position specializing in the daily pork production activities within the farrowing and/or gestation departments. This position involves working in ...

Genus PLC

Production Technician

Scottsville, KY

$13.50 - $16.75/hr

Vision general del negocio Genus strives to provide beef, dairy and pork producers with superior ... We directly employ people in 18 countries worldwide and our products are available in more than 50 ...

Genus PLC

Production Technician

Scottsville, KY · On-site

$19.25/hr

The Swine Care Technician is at the heart of PIC's operations, with a hands-on role in maintaining ... PIC currently supplies over 70% of the world's top pork producers. We directly employ people in 18 ...

Genus PLC

Production Technician

Scottsville, KY

$19.25/hr

The Swine Care Technician is at the heart of PIC's operations, with a hands-on role in maintaining ... Minimal, if any travel Genus strives to provide beef, dairy and pork producers with superior ...

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How much do pork production technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for pork production technician in the United States is $19.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $20.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a pork production technician?

A Pork Production Technician is responsible for the daily care, feeding, and health monitoring of pigs in a swine production facility. Duties include ensuring proper nutrition, maintaining clean housing, assisting with breeding and farrowing, and identifying signs of illness or distress. Technicians also follow biosecurity protocols to protect herd health and may operate equipment for feeding or waste management. This role is essential for efficient pork production and maintaining animal welfare standards.

What does a pork production technician do?

As a Pork Production Technician, your day usually starts with checking on livestock, monitoring their health and behavior, and ensuring that all animals have proper feed and clean water. You will perform tasks such as cleaning pens, administering medications when necessary, and recording animal data in digital or manual systems. Technicians often collaborate closely with veterinarians, farm managers, and other team members to maintain high standards of animal welfare and operational efficiency. The job is hands-on and can involve early mornings, but it offers exposure to modern farming practices and opportunities for skill development and advancement within the agricultural industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pork production technician?

A successful Pork Production Technician has a strong understanding of animal husbandry, biosecurity protocols, and daily livestock care, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent agricultural training. Familiarity with automated feeding systems, record-keeping software, and, in some cases, animal welfare certifications is beneficial. Attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication are important soft skills for this role. These abilities are essential for maintaining animal health, ensuring productivity, and contributing positively within a farm environment.

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Infographic showing various Pork Production Technician job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,008 per year, or $19.2 per hour.

Pig Production Tech

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Saint James, MN • On-site

$15.50 - $19.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Pig Production Technician

The Pig Production Technician is a position specializing in the daily pork production activities within the farrowing and/or gestation departments. This position involves working in an agricultural environment with continuous hands-on interaction with livestock and regular structured routines.

Essential Functions

  • Ensure the highest standards of the humane treatment of animals.
  • Follow the farm's bio-security protocols at all times.
  • Monitor and assist with feeding systems and ensure animals are fed and watered according to respective protocols
  • Maintain and monitor overall animal health, care and treatment of animals.
  • Perform routine and seasonal vaccinations and injections as directed.
  • Perform general facility cleaning, maintenance, and hygiene.
  • Power wash following the farm's cleaning and disinfection processes, including to pre-check, performing the appropriate preparation, abiding by the safety protocols and ensuring the equipment is in effective and efficient working order.
  • Assist with the recording and maintaining of accurate production records and documentation.
  • Follow all safety policies and procedures; and communicate any potential hazards and near misses to the Department Lead or Manager.
  • Perform heat checking and the breeding/insemination processes
  • Monitor, test and care for pregnant sows.
  • Assist with weaning of piglets and movement of animals between barns and departments.
  • Prepare the farrow rooms, assist in the proper farrowing of sows and day one pig care.
  • Assist in the fostering of piglets.
  • Process and castrate piglets.
  • Adjust and hang heat lamps as required, check on heat mats.

Competencies

  • Respect and care for animals.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
  • Ability to work effectively on a team.
  • Demonstrates initiative and time-management skills.
  • Safety oriented.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee has constant exposure to dust, animal dander and odor. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Employees stand and walk on concrete for most of their shift. Seasonally, the employee is exposed to a variety of extreme conditions within the barn that include heat and humidity.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to move throughout the farm; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, balance, climb, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) weight of up to 50 pounds. Position requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Frequently required, for extended periods of time, to stand, walk, stoop, reach with hands and arms, kneel, bend at the waist, climb, perform repetitive motions, and communicate.

Basic Qualifications

  • Respect and care for animals.
  • Ability to do basic math such as addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
  • Regular and consistent attendance.
  • For positions that require travel to another barn location(s), a valid driver's license and insurable driving record is required.
  • Ability to drive a skid steer.
  • Must attain TQA and PQA+ certification within the first sixty (60) days of employment. Thereafter, must maintain TQA and PQA+ certification status.

Preferred Experience

  • Previous pork production experience is preferred.

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