Animal Caregiver (Bay Creek 4 Training Farm)

The Maschhoffs • New Salem, IL

32d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing expert care for animals at the Bay Creek 4 Training Farm. Responsibilities include feeding, watering, administering health treatments, assisting with artificial insemination and birthing, and providing day-one care. The position requires monitoring animal behavior and health, promptly addressing issues, and administering vaccinations and medications under veterinary guidance. A key aspect is ensuring worker safety by adhering to safe work habits and Safety Non-Negotiables, maintaining regulatory compliance, and upholding the company's Core Values and Animal Care Stakeholder Commitment Statement. The role also focuses on high-quality production of weaned pigs through scientifically sound practices, while safeguarding the environment. Accurate record-keeping, adherence to biosecurity protocols, cleaning and disinfecting animal housing, and general barn facility maintenance are also essential duties. This includes trash removal, maintaining cleanliness of office, lunchroom, and changing areas, as well as performing 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
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Judgement and decision making
• Active learning, understanding and applying new information
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Learn MS Office and gain a basic understanding of computers
• Follow verbal/written instructions
• Learn new skills
• Operate high-pressure washing equipment

Responsibilities

• Provide expert care for animals, including 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.
• Protect worker safety, abiding by safe work habits and Safety Non-Negotiables.
• 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

• 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 40(k) plan.
• Company matches the first 4% of employee contributions to 401(k), 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED