Pig Movement & Farm Maintenance Technician
The Pig Movement & Farm Maintenance Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of pigs between barns and facilities. This position reports directly to the Head of Maintenance and plays a key role in maintaining animal flow, equipment cleanliness, and overall farm operations.
The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-minded, and willing to perform a variety of farm maintenance and cleaning duties as needed.
- Move pigs between barns, production sites, and other designated locations as directed.
- Load and unload pigs safely while following all animal welfare and biosecurity protocols.
- Ensure pigs are transported efficiently and with minimal stress.
- Operate tractors and other farm equipment required for pig movement.
- Clean, sanitize, and maintain livestock trailers after each use.
- Perform routine inspections of trailers and report any maintenance or repair needs.
- Keep all pig-moving equipment clean, organized, and in good working condition.
- Clean, disinfect, and maintain the transfer barn.
- Ensure the transfer barn is ready for each scheduled sale.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and biosecure work environment.
- Assist the Head of Maintenance with general maintenance projects.
- Complete cleaning, repair, and facility upkeep tasks as assigned.
- Help maintain buildings, equipment, and farm grounds.
- Perform other duties necessary to support daily farm operations.
- Ability to safely operate a tractor or willingness to learn.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work.
- Comfortable working around livestock.
- Strong work ethic with dependable attendance.
- Ability to follow directions and work independently.
- Mechanical aptitude is a plus but not required.
Reports directly to the Head of Maintenance.
FLSA Classification: Hourly-Exempt
This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions an employee may be required to perform, and the employer may require an employee to perform additional functions as assigned. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description.
