Animal Caregiver (Bay Creek 4 Training Farm)

The Maschhoffs

10h • 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 day-one care. The position requires monitoring animal behavior and health, administering vaccinations and medications under veterinary guidance, and ensuring high-quality production of weaned pigs. The caregiver must also adhere to safety protocols, environmental protection guidelines, and biosecurity practices. Daily tasks include cleaning and disinfecting animal housing and barn facilities, performing housekeeping duties, 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 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, 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.
• 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. 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED