Swine Unit Hand (Clay Center, NE)

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Working Title Swine Unit Hand (Clay Center, NE)

Department USMARC-0937

Requisition Number S_260244

Posting Open Date 03/24/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 04/03/2026

Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work The U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) is a 34,000-acre facility located near Clay Center, NE. The work performed at USMARC supports research that is focused on solving high priority problems for the U.S. beef cattle, sheep, and swine industries.

As a Swine Unit Hand, you will:

• Provide care for livestock to include feeding, artificial insemination, heat checking, observation and treatment of swine population.
• Be responsible for sanitation and basic equipment operation and routine maintenance in the swine facilities.
• Calibrate feeders in swine areas and collect research data.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position requires irregular hours and work in adverse weather conditions. Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as an Ag Research Tech I. Within the industry, this position may be referred to as a pig production technician or swine herdsman.

Note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

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When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, youll enjoy:

• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
• Retirement plans with university match

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Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency plus one year swine production or livestock experience required; additional completed relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Precision, accuracy and attention to detail necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No

Physical Required Yes

Commercial Drivers License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No

Criminal History Background Check Required Yes

Posted Salary $18.00/hr minimum

How to Apply Click on "Apply for this Job". You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact Sheila Trampe, sheila.trampe@usda.gov

Job Category (old) Office/Service

Job Type Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State) Clay Center, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No

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Planned Hire Date:

Appointment End Date

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Please describe your experience working with livestock, including both paid employment and unpaid experience (e.g., work on family operations). Make sure to include the number of years of experience. (Open Ended Question)

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