Animal Caregiver (Pine Bluffs, WY)
About The Position
This role involves providing expert care for animals, ensuring their health and well-being through various tasks such as feeding, watering, administering treatments, and assisting with birthing processes. The position requires monitoring animal behavior and health, administering medications, and maintaining a safe and compliant work environment. Responsibilities also include ensuring high-quality production of weaned pigs, adhering to environmental and biosecurity protocols, and maintaining accurate records. Daily tasks involve cleaning and disinfecting animal housing areas, performing general housekeeping of barn facilities, and conducting necessary maintenance and repairs on buildings and equipment.
Requirements
- GED or High School Diploma preferred
- One year of animal care experience or agricultural experience a plus
- Knowledge of basic biosecurity principles
- Knowledge of basic agricultural and swine production terminology
- Skill in clear and concise verbal and written communication
- Skill in attention to detail
- Skill in problem solving
- Skill in judgment and decision making
- Skill in active learning, understanding and applying new information
- Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
- Ability to learn MS Office and gain a basic understanding of computers
- Ability to follow verbal/written instructions
- Ability to learn new skills
- Ability to operate high-pressure washing equipment
Responsibilities
- Provide expert care for animals, including feeding, watering, health treatments, artificial insemination, assisting with birthing, and day one care.
- Monitor animal behavior and health status, promptly addressing any issues.
- Administer vaccinations and medication under the guidance of Herd Veterinarians.
- Protect worker safety by abiding by safe work habits and Safety Non-Negotiables.
- Adhere to Core Values and the Animal Care Stakeholder Commitment Statement.
- Ensure high-quality production of weaned pigs by performing production activities based on sound science.
- Conduct pig production activities in a manner which safeguards the environment.
- Maintain accurate and timely production records.
- Execute timely responsibilities and adhere to protocols aimed at safeguarding the health of animals (biosecurity practices).
- Clean and disinfect animal housing areas using power washers and other approved treatments.
- Perform housekeeping responsibilities of barn facilities, including trash removal and maintaining cleanliness of office spaces, lunchrooms, and employee changing areas.
- Perform maintenance and repairs on buildings and equipment as needed.
Benefits
- Choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plan.
- Two options for dental coverage.
- Group rate vision benefits.
- Complimentary Basic Life Insurance as well as voluntary employee, spouse, and child life insurance policies.
- Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage, at no cost to the employee.
- A traditional pre-tax 401(k) plan as well as a Roth 40(k) plan. The Company matches the first 4% of employee contributions, which is immediately vested.
- A generous paid time off program, including a life event day and volunteer day each year for full time employees.
- Participation in a Company Short Term Incentive Plan (STI) where payments are dependent upon several company factors/metrics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
