# Starting Pigs Specialist

**Company:** [Prestage](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/hsvq3PevJeQM9RuuB7WmXh.md)
**Location:** Ames, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Prestage Farms of Iowa -12

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## 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