Livestock Caretaker

WFR

31d

About The Position

Position Overview: This role will also involve working on a modern day, state of the art farrow to wean sow farm. This position is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual who is looking to learn the ins and outs of the swine industry and gain practical knowledge. Essential Job Responsibilities Ensuring all animals are receiving proper feed, water, and ventilation Shipping and receiving animals Treating animals Heat checking and breeding sows and gilts via artificial insemination Assisting with the birthing process of sows and gilts including sleeving Caring for piglets and ensuring they are off to a good start Moving animals with a sort board Cleaning facilities including power-washing, disinfecting, scraping manure, picking up cleanings, and removing deceased animals Weaning piglets from their mothers and giving wean shots Processing piglets including castration, docking tails, tattooing, and giving injections Following the proper steps for timely euthanasia Pen management, culling, sorting Keeping detailed, accurate records that comply with integrator Testing via blood/saliva samples as needed Understand & follow WFR’s biosecurity protocol, must shower in and out of the facility Understand & follow WFR’s animal welfare policy Understand & follow WFR’s handbook and procedures Work respectfully with a diverse team of 15-18 employees Maintain PQA+ certification Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.

Requirements

No previous experience required. Must have willingness to learn.
Strong interest in work with animals with a desire to learn and self-develop
Self-motivated team player with a positive attitude
Strong prioritization and organizational skills
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
Ability to stand, walk and be on feet for 8 to 10 hours a day
Ability to frequently bend, reach, squat & kneel
Capable to do repeated actions
Effectively communicate with team members

Responsibilities

Ensuring all animals are receiving proper feed, water, and ventilation
Shipping and receiving animals
Treating animals
Heat checking and breeding sows and gilts via artificial insemination
Assisting with the birthing process of sows and gilts including sleeving
Caring for piglets and ensuring they are off to a good start
Moving animals with a sort board
Cleaning facilities including power-washing, disinfecting, scraping manure, picking up cleanings, and removing deceased animals
Weaning piglets from their mothers and giving wean shots
Processing piglets including castration, docking tails, tattooing, and giving injections
Following the proper steps for timely euthanasia
Pen management, culling, sorting
Keeping detailed, accurate records that comply with integrator
Testing via blood/saliva samples as needed
Understand & follow WFR’s biosecurity protocol, must shower in and out of the facility
Understand & follow WFR’s animal welfare policy
Understand & follow WFR’s handbook and procedures
Work respectfully with a diverse team of 15-18 employees
Maintain PQA+ certification