Animal Care Technician – Wean to Finish

Job overview

The Animal Care Technician – Wean to Finish role is onsite in Windom, MN, with site-to-site travel using the employee’s own vehicle. The position starts at $20 per hour; the posting also lists a $21 per hour salary element. Christensen Farms produces pork and describes its purpose as providing safe, nutritious food. The technician cares for growing pigs and supports herd health, biosecurity, and animal welfare across multiple sites. The role also maintains records and assists with animal movements and feed ordering, contributing to the wean-to-finish team’s production work.

What you'll do

• Uphold biosecurity and animal welfare standards
• provide animal care and handling
• maintain pig herd health and vaccination programs
• care for growing pigs
• maintain required wean-to-finish records
• assist with animal movements and feed ordering
• travel between sites using a personal vehicle.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

animal care technician

wean to finish

windom mn

christensen farms

pig care

animal welfare

biosecurity

herd health

vaccination programs

site-to-site travel

$20/hr starting pay

$2,500 sign-on and retention bonus

every other weekend

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• $2,500 sign-on and retention bonus for eligible new hires
• health, dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off, and employee assistance program.

Why this role

Entry-level and experienced candidates are considered. Site-to-site travel using a personal vehicle is required. Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., and every other weekend; hours may vary, averaging 43–45 hours per week.

About the employer

Christensen Farms is hiring for this role. Industry: Hog and Pig Farming. Sector: 11.