Boar Stud Production Tech

Description Essential Responsibilities:

Basic boar stud care and handling (feeding/watering/moving/ventilation) Operating machinery and equipment Assisting with board semen collection process Handling and using boar stud production chemicals Prepare containers of semen for freezing and storage or shipment, placing them in dry ice or liquid nitrogen Package and label semen to be used for artificial insemination, recording information such as the date, source, quality, and concentration Understand basic manual and automated semen extraction techniques Administering vaccinations and medicating animals Cleaning and disinfection of facilities, including removal of mortality and waste Works closely with other team members Fills out treatment cards Brand, tattoo, or tag animals for animal identification Attend safety meetings Adhere to Animal Welfare policies Power washing Maintenance needs reported to management Production/facility housekeeping duties Various other tasks, as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Be a team-oriented, self-motivated, and positive attitude, with a strong work ethic Ability to efficiently multi-task in a fast-paced environment Experience with or ability to learn farm technology (hand held devices/wand sows and other equipment, as necessary) Ability to work weekends, as scheduled Ability to continually bend, push, grasp, and pull up to 60 lbs Continual walking and/or standing, up to 95% of the day Reliable method of transportation required Ability to work early 1 st shift hours or late 2 nd shift hours

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with Bio-Security and swine production