Animal Breeder III

Jbs Usa•Las Animas, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Essential Functions: Learn and develop individual skills based on work requirements in the employees designated work area. Work in a cohesive team environment to provide essential care to the animals. Expect 100% supervision for the first 30 days of employment followed. Determination of Animal Care Technician 2 to be made at 90 days of employment. Basic sow/gilt handling: feeding/watering/moving. Operating machinery and equipment. Assisting with farrowing (birth). Assist with breeding (artificial insemination). Handling and using chemicals. Vaccinating and medicating sows and piglets. Cleaning, afterbirth, dead pigs, scraping. Ability to use computer equipment: hand held devices and electronic wands. Loading and unloading pigs as scheduled. Maintaining farm cleanliness. Adhere to all biosecurity standards including showering in and out of facilities. Success Factors: Successful demonstration of high level of proficiency in all trained and required areas at 90-days of employment. Able to act in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a systematic approach to decision making. Able to react to a work environment that will change day to day as unexpected things occur in the production system. Reliable transportation to get to and from work, located in a rural area. Job Qualifications: A B.S. degree in Animal Science or equivalent An attached 1-2 page resume is required. Working knowledge of MS Office including MS Excel is helpful. Valid driver’s license Working knowledge of all the following: Sow farm management Swine animal welfare standards Biosecurity and health management processes and procedures Safety and Environmental Previous animal care experience preferred but not required. Be a team oriented, self-motivated and positive individual with strong work ethic. Work weekend and holiday hours as required on a rotational basis. Working Conditions: Standing, walking and the ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per day. Frequent bending, reaching, squatting and kneeling. Frequent use of one or both arms to grasp or pull. Frequent lifting of objects weighing 3 – 20 pounds. Occasional bending wile pulling or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move. Occasional bending wile pulling or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds or requiring up to 100 pounds of force to move. Ability to print and or write legibly Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing. Ability to work with all office equipment is required. Ability to work in animal confinement conditions Extended hours are required as needed. EOE/Vet/Disability

Requirements

A B.S. degree in Animal Science or equivalent
An attached 1-2 page resume is required
Valid driver’s license
Working knowledge of all the following: Sow farm management, Swine animal welfare standards, Biosecurity and health management processes and procedures, Safety and Environmental
Be a team oriented, self-motivated and positive individual with strong work ethic
Work weekend and holiday hours as required on a rotational basis
Standing, walking and the ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per day
Frequent bending, reaching, squatting and kneeling
Frequent use of one or both arms to grasp or pull
Frequent lifting of objects weighing 3 – 20 pounds
Occasional bending wile pulling or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move
Occasional bending wile pulling or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds or requiring up to 100 pounds of force to move
Ability to print and or write legibly
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
Ability to work with all office equipment is required
Ability to work in animal confinement conditions
Extended hours are required as needed

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of MS Office including MS Excel is helpful
Previous animal care experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Learn and develop individual skills based on work requirements
Work in a cohesive team environment to provide essential care to the animals
Basic sow/gilt handling: feeding/watering/moving
Operating machinery and equipment
Assisting with farrowing (birth)
Assist with breeding (artificial insemination)
Handling and using chemicals
Vaccinating and medicating sows and piglets
Cleaning, afterbirth, dead pigs, scraping
Ability to use computer equipment: hand held devices and electronic wands
Loading and unloading pigs as scheduled
Maintaining farm cleanliness
Adhere to all biosecurity standards including showering in and out of facilities