Swine Technician
Blomkest, MNTemporary / Full-time$20.69/hrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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The Swine Technician will care for sows and piglets from birthing through weaning during a temporary project extension. The role supports farrowing and weaning, animal health monitoring under an onsite veterinarian, and completion of a post-cervical insemination initiative. It also includes production and health data review, procedure documentation, and training permanent staff; these project activities remain secondary and will not exceed 50 percent of workdays.
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Job Duties
Start Date: 11/01/2026
End Date: 01/23/2027
Work hours: 48 hours/week, Monday - Saturday, 8 hours/day, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Must Apply By: 12/13/2026
Job Duties:
Caring for sows and piglets from birthing through weaning during the requested extension period. Most workdays will involve hands-on farrowing and weaning activities, including farrowing assistance, newborn care, feeding, watering, daily husbandry, sanitation, animal movement, and monitoring animal health under the direction of the onsite veterinarian. Perform piglet processing and weaning activities, maintain accurate barn logs, and follow biosecurity and animal welfare protocols. Support completion and stabilization of the existing post-cervical insemination (PCI) initiative for gilts and young stock and the management protocols developed to improve the throughput, pre-weaning performance, and value of smaller piglets. Continue collecting and reviewing production and health data, documenting outcomes, refining procedures, and training permanent staff to assume ongoing implementation. These duties support completion of the same temporary implementation projects during the requested extension period. Protocol development, data analysis, and staff training will remain secondary and will not exceed 50 percent of workdays. The onsite veterinarian will direct all animal health support activities. The worker will not perform acts requiring a veterinary license. Safely guide and move sows weighing approximately 500 pounds during weaning and lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
Minimum Education Required
Associates degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, together with 12 months of relevant work experience.
Minimum Experience Required
Associates degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, together with 12 months of relevant work experience.
Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
High level on knowledge in swine reproductive physiology, neonatal immunity, disease prevention and epidemiology, and production data analysis to support efforts to reduce pre-weaning mortality and improve farrowing outcomes. Refining, implementing, and documenting evidence-based farrowing and weaning procedures under the direction of the onsite veterinarian, analyzing barn-level performance indicators to support husbandry adjustments. Also, including training permanent staff on biosecurity, animal welfare, and the procedures developed during the implementation phase.
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
No
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
Yes
Physical Required
No
Drug Test Required
No
Compensation
$20.69 / Hourly
Additional Compensation
As required for all workers in Minnesota, hours worked in excess of 48 hours in a work week will be paid at the rate of 1.5 times the regular rate of pay.
Postal Code
56216
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
H-2A#27-006
Job Benefits
EMPLOYER ASSURANCES: Work guaranteed for 3/4 of contract period, starting with date of arrival at work site. Employer provides free housing for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance. Employer pays inbound transportation and subsistence to work site upon 50% completion of work contract for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance. Daily subsistence will be provided at a rate of at least $16.78 per day during travel to a maximum of $68.00 per day with receipts. Required work-related tools and supplies provided free of charge by employer.
Effective Jan 1, 2024, per MN State Statute, an employee will earn one hour of paid sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked, up to at least 48 hours of accrued Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) per year, provided the employee works a minimum of 80 hours in a calendar year.
Application Instructions
Send resume listing experience to:
MN DEED/FLC
Attn: H-2A#27-006
180 E. 5th St., Suite 1200, St. Paul, MN 55101
FAX: 651-297-7722
EMAIL: [email protected]
CALL: Mary Garcia 651-259-7513
Must have proof of legal authority to work in U.S.
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