Swine Farm Worker
ようとんさぎょうしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Agricultural worker who supports pig growth and production through feeding, health management, cleaning, etc., in pig barns.
Description
Swine farm workers perform feeding, breeding environment management, cleaning, and pig health checks in pig barns. They handle feed formulation, medication administration, weight measurement, and breeding management, implementing appropriate breeding methods according to growth conditions. Hygiene management, early disease detection, and record-keeping to improve breeding performance are also important. Amid the introduction of mechanized feeding equipment and automatic environmental control systems, understanding and utilization of technology are required. Addressing climate change and strengthening animal welfare standards present challenges such as improving work levels and reducing environmental impact.
Future Outlook
Domestic meat demand remains stable, but challenges include an aging population and lack of successors. Improvements in work environment are anticipated through the introduction of technology and efficiency enhancements.
Personality Traits
Excellent observational skills / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract Employee / Long Outdoor Work Hours / Rural Assignment / Shift
Career Path
Swine Farm Worker → Leader (Group Leader) → Site Manager → Livestock Technician → Self-Employment
Required Skills
Feed Formulation and Feeding Management / Health Management and Disease Prevention / Hygiene Management and Cleaning / Livestock Barn Management / Weight Measurement and Recording
Recommended Skills
Artificial Insemination Techniques / Data Management / Feed Component Analysis / Livestock Machinery Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because attention to detail is required to detect subtle changes in health status or the breeding environment. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is extensive heavy labor and outdoor work requiring prolonged standing. |
| Stress Tolerance | Tolerance is required for environments with foul odors and dirt, as well as dealing with unexpected animal behaviors. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because tasks are primarily routine-based with few opportunities for generating highly novel ideas. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because calculations are mainly simple ones such as weight measurements. |
Aliases
- Pig Rearing Worker
- Swine Farm Staff
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