Animal Caretaker (Wean to Finish) - Kellerton, IA

IOWA SELECT FARMS LLLP•Kellerton, IA

About The Position

To work as a team member caring for and administering the daily needs to pigs in all phases of Wean to ensure optimum productivity. This person will assist where needed working with animals and light facility repair and maintenance following department and company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Care and management of animals to ensure that:
Animals are properly fed.
Water is available.
Observation of all animals daily and ensuring sick animals are properly treated.
Overall animal conditions are evaluated and maintained.
Follow proper steps for timely euthanasia and be able to identify when it is needed.
Timely removal of mortality and bio secure handling and storage at site
Timely and responsible administration of medications and vaccinations according to ISF protocols
Care and management of facilities to ensure that:
Fans, curtains, heaters and other equipment are working properly.
Ventilation equipment is adjusted to provide proper environment.
Facilities are kept clean, including auditing power washing, disinfection, tear down and set up of barns.
Maintain accurate records using ISF forms and protocols.
Communicate health condition of the pigs, facility maintenance needs, feed issues, environmental issues to Supervisor
Proper handling of chemicals (storage and application).
Move animals using safe handling practices.
Receive, sort, and pen incoming animals
Adhere to Iowa Select Farms bio-security policy at all times which includes reporting any violations or concerns to management team
Compliance with Iowa Select Farms safety policies and procedures which includes continuous education to maintain a safe work environment
Follow Iowa Select Farms animal wellbeing policy at all times and partner with the Production Well-being team in a timely manner if an incident occurs