What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gestation Lead-DAKOTA SUPERIOR GILTS 1 LLC position at Pipestone (Emp Serv LLC)?
Join a team committed to animal care, employee development, and production excellence. As a Gestation Lead, you'll oversee breeding and reproductive care activities while leading a team responsible for the health and well-being of pregnant sows in a modern sow production facility. This role combines animal care, employee leadership, livestock production, and daily farm operations to support pig health, animal welfare, and production success.
Whether you're looking to grow your leadership skills or continue building a career in agriculture and swine production, Pipestone offers modern facilities, leadership development opportunities, and career growth within farm management.
- Uphold all handbook policies per company expectations with a focus on safety, animal welfare, and biosecurity procedures
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
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2 years of livestock, animal care, agriculture, or swine production experience preferred.
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Leadership experience is beneficial but not required.
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Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to lead others while maintaining high standards of animal care and production performance.
Work Environment
- Agricultural swine environment in rural areas
- Noise levels that require hearing protection in some areas
Physical Requirements
- Standing, walking, and ability to be on feet 8-10 hours per day
- Frequently bending, reaching, squatting, and kneeling
- Frequently use one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull
- Frequently lift objects weighing 3-20 pounds
- Occasionally bend while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move
- Occasionally bending while pulling and or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds or requiring up to 100 pounds of force to move with the assistance of another person as needed
- Must be able to print and/or write legibly
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to work weekends
- Must have a reliable method of transportation to get to and from work
Compensation, Pay & Benefit
- Benefits Package includes Paid Single Heath Insurance, Family Health Coverage Available
- Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Holiday pay & Paid Time Off