Animal Caregiver (Edison, NE)

Duties & Functions

• Provide expert care for animals, including feeding, watering, providing health treatments, conducting artificial insemination, assisting with the birthing process, and day one care.
• Maintain the health and behavior of animals, promptly addressing any issues that arise.
• Administer vaccinations and medication under the guidance of Herd Veterinarians to protect animals from or treat disease.
• Protect worker safety, abiding by safe work habits and abiding by Safety Non-Negotiables to ensure a safe environment, and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Adhere to the principles contained within the Core Values and the Animal Care Stakeholder Commitment Statement.
• Ensure high-quality production of weaned pigs by performing production activities based on sound science.
• Conduct pig production activities in a manner which safeguards the environment.
• Execute timely responsibilities and adhere to protocols aimed at safeguarding the health of animals, commonly known as biosecurity practices.
• Clean and disinfect animal housing areas using power washers and other approved treatments.
• Perform housekeeping responsibilities of barn facilities, including trash removal and maintaining cleanliness of office spaces, lunchrooms and employee changing areas.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on buildings and equipment as needed.

  Minimum Education & Experience

  GED or High School Diploma preferred. One year of animal care experience or agricultural experience a plus.

  Skills & Abilities

  • Knowledge of: Basic biosecurity principles, Basic agricultural and swine production terminology.
  • Skills In: Clear and concise verbal and written communication, Attention to detail, Problem solving, Judgement and decision making, Active learning, understanding and applying new information.
  • Ability To: Work independently, as well as part of a team, Learn MS Office and gain a basic understanding of computers, Follow verbal/written instructions, Learn new skills, Operate high-pressure washing equipment.

  Physical Demands

  • Climbing: Less than 20%
  • Crawling/Stooping: Less than 20%
  • Hearing: Over 70%
  • Heavy Lifting: Less than 20%
  • Up to 60 Lbs
  • Manual Dexterity: 41% - 70%
  • Pushing/Pulling: Less than 20%
  • Speaking: Over 70%
  • Standing: Over 70%
  • Visual: Over 70%
  • Walking: Over 70%

  Compensation & Benefits

  • Targeted pay range of $16.50 - $19.27 USD per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
  • The Maschhoffs offers full-time regular employees a comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Your choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plan.
  • Two options for dental coverage, both of which cover three main types of expenses and cover preventative care at 100%.
  • Group rate vision benefits.
  • Complimentary Basic Life Insurance as well as voluntary employee, spouse, and child life insurance policies.
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage, at no cost to the employee.
  • A traditional pre-tax 401(k) plan as well as a Roth 40(k) plan.
  • The Company matches the first 4% of employee contributions, which is immediately vested.
  • A generous paid time off program, including a life event day and volunteer day each year for full time employees.
  • Participation in a Company Short Term Incentive Plan (STI) where payments are dependent upon several company factors/metrics.