Nursery Animal Care Specialist

Christensen Farms is one of the largest family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3.6 million hogs per year. Headquartered in Minnesota, the company operates throughout the Midwest with facilities in several states. Christensen Farms owns three feed mills, manages 143,000 sows on 44 farms, and oversees more than 350 nurseries and grow-finish sites.

We are seeking an experienced Nursery Animal Care Specialist to join our team. As a member of our nursery team, you will be responsible for providing quality care to pigs and maintaining high biosecurity and animal welfare standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for animal care and handling, as well as excellent communication skills.

• Provide outstanding animal care and handling
• Maintain nursery pig herd health and vaccination programs
• Receive, sort, and size pigs
• Maintain required nursery records

This position starts at $20.00/hr. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, a paid time off bank, and an employee assistance program (EAP).

As an Animal Care Specialist - Nursery working at Christensen Farms, you'll be part of a dynamic team that is dedicated to producing high-quality pork. Every day, you'll make a difference for the pig herd and your team. If selected for this role, you'll receive training to excel in your position and contribute to our mission of providing safe, nutritious food to people around the world.