Animal Care Technician Lafayette, MN
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Job Location:
Lafayette, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Overview:
Were looking for a dedicated Animal Care Technician to join our team supporting both the Farrowing and Breeding departments. This hands-on role is essential to the daily care of our animals and overall barn operations ensuring the health comfort and well-being of our swine herd. The ideal candidate is reliable hardworking and comfortable working in a fast-paced physical environment. A passion for animal welfare attention to detail and a strong commitment to biosecurity and safety are key. If youre seeking a meaningful long-term career in livestock production with an industry leader this is a great place to start. Join our team!
What You Will Do:
- Provide feed and water to the animals daily to maintain consistent health and nutrition
- Heat checking/Breed sows in heat per daily schedule and perform gilt heat induction following established protocols
- Process piglets by castrating tail docking and administering iron/antibiotics
- Assist with farrowing with litter care and ensuring piglet warmth
- Monitor sows and litters daily to identify health issues provide treatments and support animal well-being
- Maintain sanitation through cleaning disinfecting and pit draining; handle animal movements assist with weaning and keep accurate records while adhering to biosecurity and safety protocols
What You Offer Us:
- Consistent reliability and strong work ethic with a commitment to showing up prepared and performing daily tasks with precision
- Physical readiness and resilience to handle the demands of barn work while maintaining high standards of animal care
- Ability to follow established protocols and SOPs with attention to detail across all areas including feeding breeding and sanitation
- Eagerness to learn take direction and grow within the livestock industry through hands-on experience and structured training
- Strong teamwork and communication skills contributing to a positive efficient and safety-focused work environment
- Dedication to upholding biosecurity measures animal welfare standards and company policies in all aspects of daily work
Pay and Benefits
This Animal Care Technician position starts at $20/hr. We also offer a great benefits package including health dental vision a flexible spending account (FSA) life insurance short-term disability long-term disability a 401(k) plan paid holidays a paid time off bank and an employee assistance program (EAP).
Work Schedule
Although hours may vary the typical work schedule for an Animal Care Technician position is Monday through Friday 6:00 am 3:30 pm with a rotating weekend. When you work the weekend you will have a scheduled day off during the week. This full-time job averages 43-45 hours a week.
Reports To:
Sow Farm Manager
Christensen Farms is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to select the most qualified person for each position in the organization. No employee of CF will discriminate against any applicant for employment or a fellow employee because of race color religion sex national origin disability citizenship status genetic information age sexual orientation gender identity military status veteran status or any other prohibited basis under applicable local state or federal law.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Nursing Home Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Basic Math
- Computer Skills
- Caregiving
- Vital Signs Experience
- Medical Terminology
- Rota Management
- Mentoring
- Leadership Skill
About Company
Founded in 1974 as a small family operation, Christensen Farms is now a leading producer and processor of high quality pork products with operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska and South Dakota. Focused on achieving our mission every day, Christensen Farms offers a wide ra ... View more
