ANIMAL CARETAKER III

JBS Foods-posted 4 months ago
Full-time
Oakville, IA
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
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The position involves active participation in safety and bio-security programs, including adherence to policies and ongoing training. Employees are expected to report any faulty equipment, maintain punctuality, and follow all company rules and procedures. Participation in mandatory meetings and system improvement teams is required, along with fostering good relationships with co-workers and being open to constructive criticism. The role includes various responsibilities related to animal care, including handling, medication, euthanasia, and sanitation, as well as following specific protocols for breeding and monitoring animals.

  • Take an active role in safety and bio-security programs.
  • Recognize and report broken or faulty equipment.
  • Meet company expectations for attendance and punctuality.
  • Follow all rules and procedures from the employee handbook and supervisors.
  • Attend mandatory meetings and training.
  • Maintain good working relationships with co-workers.
  • Perform duties in a timely manner as outlined in the S.O.P.
  • Understand and demonstrate farm Bio-Security Requirements.
  • Achieve PQA+ (Pork Quality Assurance Training).
  • Demonstrate correct handling techniques for animals of all ages.
  • Demonstrate safe and efficient power washing techniques.
  • Handle and store medications correctly.
  • Perform euthanasia of animals correctly.
  • Dispose of dead animals using correct methods.
  • Treat and vaccinate animals of all ages correctly.
  • Process piglets including castration.
  • Maintain general housekeeping and sanitation skills.
  • Follow artificial insemination protocols under supervision.
  • Handle semen and detect heat in breeding sows and gilts.
  • Feed animals in breeding, gestation, and lactation correctly.
  • Monitor sows in farrowing correctly.
  • Care for piglets from day 0-3 correctly.
  • Sort and foster animals correctly.
  • Manage manure feedback correctly.
  • Use prostaglandin correctly.
  • Follow all Bio-security and animal welfare procedures outlined by TriOak Foods.
  • Ability to lift in excess of 50 lbs and move up to 100 yards daily.
  • Ability to lift 15 lbs repeatedly for at least 1 hour.
  • Push and/or pull a minimum of 500 lbs in a cart when required.
  • Squat to the floor, grip small objects, and twist at least 45 degrees.
  • Be responsive to visible signs of animal discomfort.
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Move, load, and unload animals weighing over 600 lbs.
  • Walk and stand for long periods on various surfaces.
  • Climb in and out of crates and over obstacles.
  • Climb different types of ladders including feed bin ladders.
  • Maintain balance on all surfaces.
  • Retain and perform written and spoken instructions.
  • Must not own or live near any swine or with anyone who has contact with swine.
  • Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
  • Paid Time Off: vacation and 6 company observed holidays.
  • 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service.
  • Better Futures Program: Online Classes or select 2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents.
  • Supervisor Development Program: Opportunity to grow your career through leadership training.
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