Production Technician

Genus PLC
  • Adrian, Michigan
  • $18.63–$23.62 Per Hour
  • Full-time
1 day ago

Job Description

Role Overview:

PIC North America, a Genus plc company, has an exciting opportunity for a Production Technician.

As a Production Technician at our Harmony boar stud, you will support the daily care and management of elite genetic boars while helping produce high-quality semen used in swine breeding programs around the world. This hands-on role involves working closely with animals, supporting semen collection and processing activities, maintaining strict biosecurity standards, and ensuring the health, welfare, and productivity of the herd. The Production Technician plays a vital role in delivering the genetic excellence and service quality that PIC customers depend on.

 

This position is based at the Harmony located in Adrian, MI.

 

Starting Pay: $19.25 per hour

 

Pay Range: $18.63 - $23.62 per hour

You Will:
  • Work as a team player to accomplish daily production goals and support efficient stud operations
  • Perform daily animal husbandry tasks, including feeding, observing, and caring for boars
  • Assist with boar handling and semen collection activities following established protocols
  • Support semen processing, labeling, packaging, and quality assurance procedures
  • Monitor animal health and welfare, reporting concerns promptly and assisting with treatments as directed
  • Maintain accurate and timely production, collection, and animal health records
  • Assist in moving animals and maintaining efficient animal flow throughout the facility
  • Maintain strict biosecurity standards and follow all sanitation procedures
  • Clean and sanitize barns, collection areas, laboratories, equipment, offices, and other facility spaces
  • Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing production priorities and operational needs
  • Follow all animal care, safety, environmental, and emergency response policies and procedures
  • Perform all duties in compliance with company safety standards, biosecurity protocols, and animal welfare guidelines
Requirements:
  • Previous livestock, agricultural, animal care, or production experience preferred
  • Comfortable working directly with animals in a swine production environment
  • Ability to follow standard operating procedures and maintain strict biosecurity protocols
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
  • Ability to maintain performance expectations in a fast-paced, production-focused environment
  • Reliable attendance and willingness to work a flexible schedule as needed to support farm operations
  • Ability to accurately record information and complete required documentation
  • Strong communication skills and willingness to learn new skills and procedures
  • Minimal, if any, travel required
Business Overview:

Genus strives to provide beef, dairy and pork producers with superior breeding stock to enable the production of affordable and nutritious animal protein for consumers.  PIC is the swine division with a mission to pioneer animal genetic improvement to help nourish the world.

 

PIC currently supplies over 70% of the world’s top pork producers.  We directly employ people in 18 countries worldwide and our products are available in more than 50 countries across the globe.  We are a diverse team, ranging from scientists to sales teams, production personnel to customer service, and are all united by a passion for producing nutritious, affordable pork and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits Overview:

At Genus we offer a competitive salary. Benefits include health, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, long and short-term disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays and ETO (employee time off). This position will have opportunity for growth

Equal Employment Opportunities:

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Recruitment Fraud Warning:

Genus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer, software, or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. If you have any questions about your individual application, please contact the Genus Talent Acquisition team at 

recruiting@genusplc.com

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Numbers & Facts

LocationAdrian, Michigan
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$18.63–$23.62 Per Hour

Skills

  • Agricultureunmatched
  • Animal Careunmatched
  • Animal Husbandryunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Emergency Responseunmatched
  • Geneticsunmatched
  • Laboratory Equipmentunmatched
  • Medical Recordsunmatched
  • Office Equipmentunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Production Supportunmatched
  • Production Systemsunmatched
  • Quality Assuranceunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Safety Complianceunmatched
  • Safety Standardsunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Salesunmatched
  • Sanitationunmatched
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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