Swine Specialist - VISA TN (candidates from Mexico and Canada Only)

This position is open only to citizens of Mexico or Canada under the TN Visa program.

Locations: Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Missouri, and Arizona.

About the Role

The Pig Specialist is a key member of a team responsible for the daily care and well-being of all animals to achieve farm production goals.

Responsibilities

• Feed and water animals, clean and disinfect pens and stables.
• Label animals for identification.
• Move animals, using appropriate personal protective equipment, through breeding, gestation, and farrowing phases into appropriate stables and pens.
• Monitor sows during farrowing and assist during the birthing process.
• Ensure piglets are cared for according to warming box, treatment, and nurse sow policies.
• Process piglets by tail docking, injecting, and castrating.
• Administer vaccines according to health protocols to protect animals from disease.
• Identify animals by age and weight for weaning and transport to customers.
• Observe animals in heat to detect boar approach.
• Artificially inseminate sows.
• Maintain accurate records of animal identification, breeding, farrowing, and treatment procedures.
• Attend meetings and training as required.
• Adhere to all biosecurity policies and protocols to ensure animal health.
• Control ventilation to ensure adequate airflow for animal comfort.
• Maintain proper hygiene in facilities.
• Perform minor repairs on equipment, buildings, stables, and pens.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the manager.

Requirements

• Mexican citizenship.
• Degree and professional license in a related agricultural field (e.g., Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Science, General Agronomy, Animal Science, Agricultural Engineering).
• Professional transcript (Kardex profesional).
• Passport valid for at least 3 years.
• No prior experience or English language skills required.

Qualifications

• Understanding of people management principles, leadership techniques, and resource management.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to focus on minute details of tasks.
• Organized and systematic in performing tasks.
• Reliable and dependable with consistent attendance.
• Responsible and accountable for conduct.
• Adaptable to adjust tasks and schedules based on daily needs.

Education

Graduate with a 4-year degree in Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Animal Breeding, Animal Husbandry, Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, or another acceptable related field of study.

Physical Demands

• Stand: Constantly
• Walk: Constantly
• Sit: Occasionally
• Lift/Carry:
  • 10 lbs or less: Frequently
  • 11-20 lbs: Frequently
  • 21-50 lbs: Frequently
  • 51-100 lbs: Occasionally
  • Over 100 lbs: Not Applicable
• Handling/Fingering: Constantly
• Reach Outward: Frequently
• Reach Above Shoulder: Frequently
• Push/Pull:
  • 12 lbs or less: Frequently
  • 13-25 lbs: Occasionally
  • 26-40 lbs: Occasionally
  • 41-100 lbs: Occasionally
• Climb: Occasionally
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Squat or Kneel: Occasionally
• Bend: Frequently

Occasionally: Up to 33% of the time (0-2.5+ hrs/day)
Frequently: 33% to 66% of the time (2.5-5.5+ hrs/day)
Constantly: More than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)