Animal Caregiver -Arapahoe, NE area
About The Position
Duties & Functions: • Provide expert care for animals, including but not limited to feeding, watering, providing health treatments, conducting artificial insemination, assisting with the birthing process, and day one care. • Monitor the behavior and health status of animals, promptly addressing any issues that arise. • Administer vaccinations and medication under the guidance of Herd Veterinarians to protect animals from or treat disease. • Protect worker safety, abiding by safe work habits and abiding by Safety Non-Negotiables to ensure a safe environment, and maintain regulatory compliance. • Adhere to the principles contained within the 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, commonly known as 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.
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 judgement 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 but not limited to feeding, watering, providing health treatments, conducting artificial insemination, assisting with the birthing process, and day one care.
- Monitor the behavior and health status of animals, promptly addressing any issues that arise.
- Administer vaccinations and medication under the guidance of Herd Veterinarians to protect animals from or treat disease.
- Protect worker safety, abiding by safe work habits and abiding by Safety Non-Negotiables to ensure a safe environment, and maintain regulatory compliance.
- Adhere to the principles contained within the 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, commonly known as 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
- Your choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plan.
- Two options for dental coverage, both of which cover three main types of expenses and cover preventative care at 100%.
- 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 401(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
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
