Production Technician
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Job Location:
Sheridan, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary: The primary responsibility of this role is to perform daily production operations and standard operating procedures in a swine research facility. This individual will ensure the highest standards of animal care and welfare while supporting scientific research and production objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Swine Production Operations
Facility Maintenance & Safety
Education & Training
Key Responsibilities:
Swine Production Operations
- Execute daily production tasks which may include but are not limited to: feeding watering weaning breeding animal movement heat checking and feeder adjustments.
- Administer medications vaccines and treatments under veterinary or researcher guidance.
- Perform piglet processing and animal handling.
- Maintain clean sanitary facilities through power washing and regular disinfecting.
- Execute animal study protocols in collaboration with research staff.
- Conduct research-related measurements including weighing animals and feeders collecting feed samples and recording data.
- Perform daily observations of pigs and their environment to ensure data accuracy and protocol compliance.
- Assist with animal handling restraint and sample collection during research procedures.
Facility Maintenance & Safety
- Conduct routine maintenance and repairs on facilities and equipment.
- Promote and maintain a safe secure and biosecure working environment.
- Identify and promptly report safety hazards equipment malfunctions or maintenance needs.
- Follow all safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Work collaboratively with team members to ensure efficient farm operations.
- Assist in training new staff on animal care and research protocols.
- Support other farm employees with daily tasks as needed.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Farm-based environment with exposure to livestock farm equipment and varying weather conditions (hot cold humid etc.).
- Requires flexibility to work weekends holidays and extended hours as research demands.
Education & Training
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 1-2 years of professional experience in swine production preferred.
- Knowledge of swine production principles and procedures.
- Understanding of farm equipment operation and general maintenance techniques.
- Familiarity with research principles data collection and reporting techniques.
- Understanding of general safety principles.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Effective problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Capacity to identify safety concerns.
- Keen observational skills for detecting deviations in animal health or behavior.
- None required.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more regularly.
- Good body flexibility including frequent bending twisting and repetitive movements.
- Mobility and stamina to endure manual labor included extended periods of standing and working with livestock.
- Ability to work in farm environments with exposure to varying temperatures and seasonal conditions.
- Adhere to all company safety procedures and regulations.
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Strictly follow all biosecurity protocols.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Forklift
- Basic Math
- Packaging
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Assembly Experience
- Restoration
- Sensors
- Food Processing
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Manufacturing
- Troubleshooting
About Company
Microbial Discovery Group is a research-driven company devoted to developing microbial solutions for industrial & environmental applications.
