PIC North America, a Genus Company, invites you to be part of something bigger. We are looking for passionate individuals to join us as Production Technicians at our locations in KY, MI, MN, & SD. If you're excited about contributing to the future of agriculture, working with animals, and being part of a global leader in swine genetics, this role is perfect for you. Help us transform the way the world nourishes itself by ensuring the health and care of our top-performing animals.

The Production Technician is at the heart of PIC's operations, with a hands-on role in maintaining the highest standards of animal health and welfare on our farms.

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PIC North America, una compañía de Genus, te invita a formar parte de algo grande e importante. Estamos buscando técnicos de producción apasionantes para nuestras ubicaciones en KY, MI, MN, y SD. Si la oportunidad de contribuir al futuro agrícola, ser parte de un líder mundial en la genética porcina, y el trabajo con animales te emociona este puesto es perfecto para ti. Ayúdenos a transformar la manera en que el mundo se alimenta por medio de cuidar y monitorear la salud y el cuidado de nuestros mejores animales.

El técnico de producción es un rol esencial para PIC que se trata de un puesto que implica el mantenimiento práctico a los niveles más altos de salud y bienestar de animales en nuestras granjas.

You Will

  • Entry-level position with limited prior training or relevant work experience
  • Work as a team player by accomplishing daily department work requirements and farm goals
  • Daily animal husbandry tasks
  • Maintain accurate and timely production information and records as required
  • Assist in moving animals and maintaining efficient animal flows
  • Treat sick animals with a variety of pharmaceuticals by injection, oral application, and/or other methods as required
  • Assist with maintaining barn, including sanitizing and washing multiple areas on the farm using high pressure equipment, as well as office cleanliness and laundry duties
  • Flexibility with a willingness to change plans according to the direction of farm leadership
  • Adhere to the Company’s animal care policies and procedures including: providing a physical environment that meets the animal’s needs, providing access to adequate water and high quality feed, providing humane treatment of the animals, providing identification and appropriate treatment of animals in need of health care and following the guidelines for euthanasia
  • Read and understand the company’s emergency notification process and how it applies to their specific worksite
  • Abide by all company policies, procedures and guidelines as directed by farm leadership, including but not limited to:
    • The Company’s Safety Program, understanding all safety requirements of the job and performing the job in compliance with those safety requirements
    • The Company’s bio-security protocols
    • All environmental laws and procedures as well as report all environmental issues immediately to supervisor
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  • Puesto de nivel de entrada con capacitación previa limitada o experiencia laboral relevante
  • Trabaje como un jugador de equipo al cumplir con los requisitos diarios de trabajo del departamento y los objetivos de la granja
  • Tareas diarias de cría de animales
  • Mantenga información y registros de producción precisos y oportunos según sea necesario
  • Ayudar a mover animales y mantener flujos de animales eficientes
  • Tratar a los animales enfermos con una variedad de productos farmacéuticos por inyección, aplicación oral y / u otros métodos según sea necesario
  • Ayudar con el mantenimiento del establo, incluida la desinfección y el lavado de múltiples áreas en la granja utilizando equipos de alta presión, así como la limpieza de la oficina y las tareas de lavandería.
  • Flexibilidad con la voluntad de cambiar los planes de acuerdo con la dirección del liderazgo agrícola
  • Adherirse a las políticas y procedimientos de cuidado de animales de la Compañía, que incluyen: proporcionar un entorno físico que satisfaga las necesidades del animal, proporcionar acceso a agua adecuada y alimentos de alta calidad, proporcionar un trato humano a los animales, proporcionar identificación y tratamiento adecuado de los animales que necesitan atención médica y seguir las pautas para la eutanasia.
  • Lea y comprenda el proceso de notificación de emergencia de la empresa y cómo se aplica a su lugar de trabajo específico
  • Cumplir con todas las políticas, procedimientos y pautas de la compañía según lo indicado por el liderazgo de la granja, incluidos, entre otros:
    • El Programa de Seguridad de la Compañía, entendiendo todos los requisitos de seguridad del trabajo y realizando el trabajo de acuerdo con esos requisitos de seguridad
    • Los protocolos de bioseguridad de la compañía
    • Todas las leyes y procedimientos ambientales, así como informar todos los problemas ambientales inmediatamente al supervisor
Requirements

  • Previous livestock handling, preferred
  • Ability to work both autonomously and within a team environment
  • Ability to follow instructions and deal with standardized situations
  • Ability to work in and maintain performance expectations in a fast-paced environment
  • Work requires attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
  • Minimal, if any travel

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  • Manejo previo del ganado, preferido
  • Capacidad para trabajar de forma autónoma y dentro de un entorno de equipo
  • Capacidad para seguir instrucciones y lidiar con situaciones estandarizadas
  • Capacidad para trabajar y mantener las expectativas de rendimiento en un entorno acelerado
  • El trabajo requiere atención al detalle y capacidad para cumplir con los plazos
  • Mínimo, si es que hay algún viaje

Business Overview

Genus strives to provide beef, dairy and pork producers with superior breeding stock to enable the production of affordable and nutritious animal protein for consumers. PIC is the swine division with a mission to pioneer animal genetic improvement to help nourish the world.

PIC currently supplies over 70% of the world’s top pork producers. We directly employ people in 18 countries worldwide and our products are available in more than 50 countries across the globe. We are a diverse team, ranging from scientists to sales teams, production personnel to customer service, and are all united by a passion for producing nutritious, affordable pork and a commitment to continuous improvement.

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Genus se esfuerza por proporcionar a los productores de carne de res, lácteos y cerdo un stock reproductor superior para permitir la producción de proteína animal asequible y nutritiva para los consumidores. PIC es la división porcina con la misión de ser pionero en la mejora genética animal para ayudar a nutrir almundo.

PIC actualmente suministra más del 70% de los principales productores de carne de cerdo del mundo. Empleamos directamente a personas en 18 países de todo el mundo y nuestros productos están disponibles en más de 50 países de todo el mundo. Somos un equipo diverso, que va desde científicos hasta equipos de ventas, personal de producción y servicio al cliente, y todos estamos unidos por una pasión por producir carne de cerdo nutritiva y asequible y un compromiso con la mejora continua.

Benefits Overview

At Genus we offer a competitive salary. Benefits include health, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, long and short-term disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays and ETO (employee time off). This position will have opportunity for growth.

Equal Employment Opportunities

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Recruitment Fraud Warning

Genus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer, software, or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application, please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] .

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