Animal Breeder

Job Description

Position Overview: Northwind Pork, a Keystone Cooperative company, is seeking a hardworking and dependable employee to work in swine production facilities. This position will be in charge of taking care of the health and production of our swine, as well as ensuring clean facilities for the swine 

Duties and Responsibilities:  

 Include but are not limited to  

• Daily care of pigs   

• Breeding swine  

• Administering vaccinations, as needed  

• Power-washing and cleaning swine barn  

Skills and Qualifications:  

• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

• Animal husbandry skills, or the desire to learn how to effectively care for pigs  

• Ability to work alone and within a team  

• Communicate any potential issues that may be identified with the swine   

• Previous industry experience helpful, but not required  

• High school diploma or equivalent  

• Must be able to pass background check and drug screen  

Physical Requirements:  

• Able to stand for long periods of time  

• Working in outdoor and indoor elements, not always climate controlled  

• Walking, bending, stooping, sitting, and standing repetitively  

• Ability to lift, push, pull and drag up to 50lbs unassisted