Gilt Technician
Cargill is committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living.
Our 155,000 team members innovate with purpose, providing customers with life’s essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well. With over 160 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing—today and for generations to come.
Job Purpose and Impact
Key Accountabilities
- Supervise daily care, nutrition, health monitoring, disease prevention, and treatment following established technical protocols.
- Monitor, evaluate, and manage gilt quality throughout the development stages. Apply approved nutrition programs, vaccination guidelines, and medication protocols.
- Monitor barn infrastructure, waste‑water systems, and sanitation activities to ensure compliance with environmental and biosecurity standards. Enforce strict biosecurity procedures to prevent disease introduction and maintain farm health status.
- Plan and manage inventory of feed, vaccines, veterinary supplies, and farm equipment to support uninterrupted operations.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and technical training for farm employees; ensure staff understand farm rules, policies, and operational procedures.Coordinate team‑building activities and employee engagement initiatives to strengthen teamwork and farm culture.
- Prepare daily production reports, performance results, and movement records for management review. Manage farm data and analyze production performance using farm management software (e.g., Agriness).
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Animal Husbandry or Animal Science/ Veterinary
- Minimum of two years of related work experience
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