Animal Caregiver (Hoyelton, IL)

Private Postings • Hoyleton, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing expert care for animals, ensuring their health and well-being, and contributing to high-quality production of weaned pigs. The Animal Caregiver will monitor animal behavior and health, administer treatments, and maintain a safe and compliant work environment. Responsibilities also include record-keeping, biosecurity practices, cleaning, and basic maintenance of facilities 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 skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Judgement and decision making skills
• 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, 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 by abiding by safe work habits and Safety Non-Negotiables.
• 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 (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