ANIMAL CARETAKER III

Description 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. Job Qualifications: A B.S. degree in Animal Science or equivalent Working knowledge of MS Office including MS Excel is helpful.Valid driver’s licenseWorking knowledge of all the following:Sow farm managementSwine animal welfare standards Biosecurity and health management processes and proceduresSafety and Environmental Previous animal care experience preferred but not required.Be a team oriented, self-motivated and positive individual with strong work ethic.Work weekend and holiday hours as required on a rotational basis. Job Qualifications A B.S. degree in Animal Science or equivalent Working knowledge of MS Office including MS Excel is helpful.Valid driver’s licenseWorking knowledge of all the following:Sow farm managementSwine animal welfare standards Biosecurity and health management processes and proceduresSafety and Environmental Previous animal care experience preferred but not required.Be a team oriented, self-motivated and positive individual with strong work ethic.Work weekend and holiday hours as required on a rotational basis.Resume Attached Pay Rate:19.05 EOE, including disability/vets