Essential Functions:
- Learn and develop individual skills based on work requirements in the employees designated work area.
- Work in a cohesive team environment to provide essential care to the animals.
- Expect 100% supervision for the first 30 days of employment followed. Determination of Animal Care Technician 2 to be made at 90 days of employment.
- Basic sow/gilt handling: feeding/watering/moving.
- Operating machinery and equipment.
- Assisting with farrowing (birth).
- Assist with breeding (artificial insemination).
- Handling and using chemicals.
- Vaccinating and medicating sows and piglets.
- Cleaning, afterbirth, dead pigs, scraping.
- Ability to use computer equipment: hand held devices and electronic wands.
- Loading and unloading pigs as scheduled.
- Maintaining farm cleanliness.
- Adhere to all biosecurity standards including showering in and out of facilities.
Success Factors:
- At 90 days of employment, if supervision level is 30% or less, a move to Animal Care Technician 2 will be warranted. If 100% supervision is mandated, continue at Animal Care Technician 1 with further 30 day reviews. THIS IS A SKILLS BASED ASSESSMENT BASED ON A TIMEFRAME OF DISCUSSION!!
- Able to act in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a systematic approach to decision making.
- Able to react to a work environment that will change day to day as unexpected things occur in the production system.
- Reliable transportation to get to and from work, located in a rural area.
Job Qualifications:
- Previous animal care experience preferred but not required.
- Be a team oriented, self-motivated and positive individual with strong work ethic.
- Ability to learn or already have technology knowledge: hand held devices/wand sows, and other equipment as necessary
- Work weekend and holiday hours as required on a rotational basis.
Working Conditions:
- Standing, walking and the ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per day.
- Frequent bending, reaching, squatting and kneeling.
- Frequent use of one or both arms to grasp or pull.
- Frequent lifting of objects weighing 3 – 20 pounds.
- Occasional bending wile pulling or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move.
- Occasional bending wile pulling or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds or requiring up to 100 pounds of force to move.
- Ability to print and or write legibly
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work with all office equipment is required.
- Ability to work in animal confinement conditions
- Extended hours are required as needed.
The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:
- Benefits: 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 and follows the company vesting schedule;
- Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s quarterly bonus plan: the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;
- 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.
