Starting Pigs Specialist
Prestage
Posted: April 2, 2026
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Quick Summary
Starting Pigs Specialist in Ames, Iowa requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent organizational and time management skills, and the ability to troubleshoot and adjust heating and ventilation systems, as well as assess health issues and perform farm diagnostics.
Required Skills
Job Description
Starting Pig Specialist will work with farm staff during the nursery stage of production in wean to finish production sites.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Train & assist farm staff during the nursery stage of production:
o Preplacement site inspections
o Initial stocking plans
o Sorting & Treating
o Mat & Gruel Feeding
Ability to troubleshoot & adjust heating & ventilation systems.
Assessing health issues and the ability to perform on farm diagnostics
Requirements:
Requirements:
Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
Excellent organizational & time management skills.
Prior swine management experience.
Valid drivers license with a clean driving record.
Travel – across Iowa with possible overnight stays
Benefits:
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Future advancement potential
Health & Dental packages
401K retirement program
Company vehicle
Flexible work schedule