Part-Time Animal Caregiver -Arapahoe, NE area

The Maschhoffs • Edison, NE

1d • $17 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time Animal Caregiver position in the Arapahoe, NE area. The role involves providing expert care for animals, monitoring their health and behavior, administering treatments, and ensuring production activities are carried out with high quality and environmental safety. Responsibilities also include maintaining accurate records, adhering to biosecurity protocols, cleaning and disinfecting facilities, and performing basic maintenance and repairs.

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 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.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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