Date Posted: 3/15/2026
Type of Employment: Full-Time
Job Description:
Nursery Swine Specialist - Full time
Barns are located North of Audubon/south of Dedham
POSITION SUMMARY
Performing general animal husbandry duties to ensure animal comfort, well-being, and productivity.
Will need to work every other weekend.
Can not live with anyone else who works with pigs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS STATEMENT
- Feed and water animals; clean and disinfect pens and crates.
- Examine animals in order to detect symptoms of illness or injury.
- Administer vaccinations according to health protocol in order to protect animals from diseases.
- Treat injuries and ailments in sick and/or lame animals according to AMVC policy.
- Adjust controls in order to maintain specific building temperatures required for animals' health and safety.
- Tag animals in order to allow animal identification.
- Moving animals, while utilizing proper personal protective equipment, through the breeding, gestation, and farrowing phases into appropriate rooms and/or pens.
- Attend meetings and training as required.
- Monitor ventilation to ensure proper airflow for animal's comfort.
POSITION QUALIFICATION
Competency Statement(s)
- Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
- Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic
- Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy. Adequate attendance
- Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.
How to Apply:
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If you have trouble applying or have not heard from an AMVC recruiter in 2 days after you have submitted your application, please call 712.563.2080.
Contact with any questions:
Human Resources
AMVC Employee Services
508 Market Street
Audubon, IA 50025
712-563-2080
hr@amvcms.com