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Tyson Foods · 5 hours ago

Nutrition Management Technician - South Dakota Pork

Beresford, SD

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$19.50/hr - $19.50/hr

Tyson Foods is a leading company in the food industry, and they are seeking a Swine Nutrition and Management Technician to enhance the health and productivity of swine herds. This role involves applying animal science principles to manage nutrition, health, and environmental conditions while ensuring compliance with welfare regulations.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingMarketingMeat and Poultry

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conduct daily herd observations to evaluate animal health, welfare, and behavior, applying animal science principles to identify early signs of illness or stress

Administer vaccinations, medications, and prescribed treatments in alignment with veterinary protocols

Implement targeted strategies to maximize survivability and growth performance across all production phases

Regulate barn environments by monitoring and adjusting ventilation, temperature, and humidity for animal comfort

Sanitize and pressure wash facilities to sustain bio-secure and hygienic conditions

Perform preventative and corrective facility maintenance to support safe, efficient operations

Manage ordering, inventory, and quality control of feed supplies

Monitor feed consumption and ensure consistent access to adequate feed and water

Apply nutritional management strategies to support optimal growth and herd health outcomes

Maintain accurate and timely records of herd performance, feed use, health status, and environmental conditions

Complete regulatory and internal compliance checklists (e.g., wash and mechanical audits, CSIA, seasonal protocols)

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis and performance benchmarking

Safely receive, sort, grade, and load swine in accordance with animal welfare standards

Apply low-stress handling techniques to maintain animal well-being during movement

Respond immediately to alarms or urgent issues impacting animal health or site operations

Assist in site setup, medication deliveries, scheduling, and other operational functions

Collaborate with supervisors to exceed site performance and productivity targets

Qualification

Livestock managementData collectionAnimal health managementNutritional managementFacility managementEmergency responseAnimal handlingTeam collaboration

Required

Strong technical expertise in livestock management

Precise data collection and reporting

Ability to respond to complex herd health and operational needs in a timely manner

Conduct daily herd observations to evaluate animal health, welfare, and behavior