Farm Operations Technician

POSITION SUMMARY: We are seeking a reliable member to join the eGenesis Farm Operations team and assist in all farm activities including operating large equipment, hay production, landscaping, and basic animal care of swine. The right individual will have experience working with large animals, farm equipment, and must be able to perform maintenance on equipment and buildings. Experience with hand tools and power tools is required. This position requires working a rotating weekend and holiday schedule. The right individual must be detail-oriented with strong communication skills and the ability to work as a team and individually. This position requires physical demands such as climbing, stooping, crouching, sitting on equipment such as lawnmowers and tractors for extended periods, and handling/moving swine throughout the facilities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for operating large farm equipment at the eGenesis - WI facilityOperation of skid loaders, tractors, manure management equipment, and hay equipmentActivities involving large farm equipment include but are not limited to carcass management/composting, spreading solid and liquid manure, pasture mowing, and unloading deliveriesPerform preventative maintenance on equipment and repairs when neededResponsible for landscaping and general grounds upkeepOperation of lawn mower tractor (Zero Turn, AWD), weedwhacker, leaf blower, snowplow, and chainsawActivities include but are not limited to lawn mowing/trimming, tree clearing/pruning, snow plowing (farm roads and sidewalks), and spraying weedsResponsible for basic maintenance of both animal facilities and lab facilitiesFollow preventative maintenance schedules and work closely with all vendors of all equipment and systemsOperation of hand tools, power tools, welding machines, oxyacetylene torchParticipate in daily care of pigs at the animal facilities, including cleaning and upkeep of the facilityFeeding, caring for, and handling swine including a weekend and holiday rotationFollow safe work practices and enforce health and safety regulations Correct unsafe acts and conditions and ensure equipment is properly maintainedReport and investigate all accidents/incidents Inspect personal area and take remedial action to minimize or eliminate hazardsComplete required training assignments, forms, and other paperworkAdhere to eGenesis biosecurity requirements for the Main Facility and Quarantine FacilityDue to the nature of operating a research animal facility, there is potential to be asked to work overtime hours BASIC QUALIFICATIONS H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) minimum 1+ years of experience in large animal care and handling 1+ years of experience in facility and equipment maintenanceWorking knowledge of animal husbandry, including nutrition, reproduction, and safetyBasic working knowledge facility maintenance, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing skillsExcellent communication, problem-solving, organizational, and multitasking skillsBasic use of Microsoft office suite of applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)Must not have any other interaction with pigs outside of the companyCDL driver's license and welding experience desired but not requiredStrong attention to operational planning and follow throughWorking knowledge of data collection and recording PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to work in different environments, including farm, shop, office, laboratory, and animal husbandry environments in varying weather conditions. The employee frequently is required to be walking, stooping, climbing, and crouching. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust to focus. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.