Animal Care Specialist
About The Position
As a family company, Schwartz Farms, Inc. is committed to caring for its people and animals by demonstrating the values of integrity, respect, excellence, and adaptability. Known for quality pork production, SFI is a proud advocate of creating opportunities for rural communities with presence in Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota. As a premier pork producer, Schwartz Farms embraces itself for a challenging and rewarding future. We are seeking individuals who demonstrate these values for an Animal Care Specialist Position. As an Animal Care Specialist, you can count on becoming not just part of a growing company, but a family. POSITION OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSE: The Animal Care Specialist is responsible for providing support to the breeding or farrowing teams.
Responsibilities
- Provide care for animals, ensuring they have access to food, water and a comfortable environment
- Assist with m ovement of animals
- Treat and vaccinate animals
- Maintain accurate documentation
- Assist in power washing
- Promote a safe work environment
- Maintain PQA certification status (provided on the job)
- Follow all SFI bio-security policies and procedures
- Exhibit strong teamwork, including working to achieve team goals, embracing new technologies, working on new projects, etc.
- Be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. with reasonable accommodation
- Demonstrate Schwartz Farms' values of integrity, respect, excellence and adaptability
- Advocate and engage in SFI's animal welfare policy, including promoting animal well-being, remedying circumstances which impede animal care, and properly reporting instances of mistreatment or abuse
- Maintain and promote a safe working environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
