Animal Caregiver (Winchester, IL)

The Maschhoffs • Winchester, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently hiring for a Full Time Animal Caregiver at a sow farm near Winchester, IL. In this position, you would carry out daily care of the animals, ensuring adequate access to feed and water, monitoring the barn environment and making sure pigs are comfortable. As an Animal Caregiver, you’d be trained to specialize in a certain function, whether that’s breeding, assisting during piglet birth or caring for young piglets.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is preferred
• Animal husbandry skills, or the desire to learn how to effectively care for pigs
• Availability to work every other weekend
• Ability to lift, push or pull a minimum of 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

• One year farm and/or livestock experience
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office and computers

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily care of the animals
• Ensure adequate access to feed and water
• Monitor the barn environment
• Make sure pigs are comfortable
• Specialize in a certain function such as breeding, assisting during piglet birth, or caring for young piglets

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Excellent Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Company contributions to Health Savings Account
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• No-cost counseling sessions
• 401K plan with up to 4% company match
• Accrued Paid Time Off of 12 days per year
• Paid Life Event Day
• Bi-annual production bonus program
• School Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Referral program
• Discounted Pork Packs

What This Job Offers

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