Pig Movement Specialist

Pillen Family Farms is a family-owned business located in Nebraska, where we market approximately 2 million pigs annually. As a family-owned and family-focused farming operation, great care goes into everything we do. From family members to team members, to even our pigs, we believe in treating others with respect and as part of our family.

The Pig Movement Specialist is responsible for the daily movement, sorting, and loading of finish pigs at various locations. This role requires assessing pig condition, determining if pigs are stressed during the loading process, and adjusting to prevent additional stress. Team members must be able to move, sort, and load pigs in a gentle manner to minimize stress and injury to pigs, themselves, and others on the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pig Movement and Loading: Move, sort, and load pigs in a gentle manner to minimize stress and injury.
• Pig Condition Assessment: Assess pig condition and determine if pigs are stressed during the loading process.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with team members to ensure smooth pig movement and loading operations.
• Compliance: Comply with and enforce all bio-security, safety, and animal welfare policies.

Requirements:

• Must be able to reach, bend, and stoop frequently.
• Non-stop walking; a minimum of 8 hours per day.
• Steady balance, agility, and reaching required for sorting and movement of pigs.
• Must be able to lift up to a maximum of 100 pounds consistently, with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Continuous bending to reach pigs (approximately 300 times per day) for sorting and loading.