Working in the Pork Industry

The pork industry is the leading global protein of choice. Nationwide, more than 60,000 producers annually market more than 115 million hogs. On average, these animals provide a total gross income of more than $20 billion. The pork industry supports nearly 550,000 jobs which range from pig farmers and meat processors to transports. An estimated $22.3 billion of personal income is supported by the pork industry, adding $39 billion to the GDP. Pork Production has an estimated $23.4 billion of gross output.

Pork Production Careers and Occupational Profiles

Farrowing Caretaker Farrowing Caretaker

Farrowing Caretaker

Traits:
Caring, observant, team player. Environmental steward and safety champion. Detail oriented results.

Breeding Caretaker Breeding Caretaker

Breeding Caretaker

Traits:
Physical stamina, organized, analytical, results oriented, able to see the 'big picture' Environmental steward and safety champion.

Wean-to-finish Caretaker Wean-to-finish Caretaker

Wean-to-finish Caretaker

Traits:
Physical stamina, organized, analytical, likes working alone or in a small team, able to see the 'big picture' Environmental steward and safety champion.

Other Other

Other

Additional opportunities: truck driver, feed mill technician, accountant, environmentalist, nutritionist, marketing, communications.

 

Learn more about compensation in the pork industry by viewing the Compensation Survey summary report.