Animal Care Giver 1

ADP, Inc.; Osceola (NE); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in Osceola, Nebraska is seeking a Nursery/Finishing Worker to perform daily pig care, monitor health, manage feed and water, and maintain clean, safe barns under the Site Manager's direction.

The role emphasizes biosecurity, teamwork, and accurate record-keeping as you perform treatments, move pigs, and participate in routine maintenance and safety procedures on a livestock facility.

Qualifications

• Experience with livestock or swine production preferred, but training is available.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions reliably.
• Dependable work ethic with strong attendance and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily barn walkthroughs to check pig health, feed, and water availability.
• Identify sick or injured pigs, move them to hospital pens, and give vaccinations/treatments as directed.
• Clean, power wash, and disinfect pens and barns between groups of pigs.
• Follow biosecurity protocols (shower-in/shower-out, boot changes, clean clothing).
• Report facility issues, feed shortages, or safety concerns to the Site Manager.
• Work cooperatively with coworkers and supervisors to complete daily tasks.
• Complete daily task logs or treatment records accurately.

Skills

Livestock handling experience

Team collaboration

Reliability

Job description

The Nursery / Finishing Worker is responsible for daily pig care, feed and water checking, barn sanitation, and

routine animal health care at 4N and Valley View. This position works under the direction of the Site Manager to

maintain animal health, clean facility conditions, and follow all safety and biosecurity rules.

Primary Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Daily Care & Animal Health

Perform daily barn walkthroughs to check pig health, feed, and water availability.

Identify sick or injured pigs, move them to hospital pens, and give vaccinations/treatments as directed.

Assist with pig movement, sorting, loading, and unloading.

2. Barn Maintenance & Cleanliness

Clean, power wash, and disinfect pens and barns between groups of pigs.

Perform basic maintenance checks on feeders, waters, gates, and ventilation systems.

Keep farm grounds and working areas clean, safe, and organized.

3. Biosecurity & Safety

Follow all biosecurity protocols (shower-in/shower-out, boot changes, clean clothing).

Follow safety rules when handling equipment, tools, and treatments.

Report any facility issues, feed shortages, or safety concerns immediately to the Site Manager.

4. Teamwork & Communication

Work cooperatively with coworkers and supervisors to complete daily tasks.

Complete daily task logs or treatment records accurately.

Maintain a positive and respectful attitude on the job.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs and stand, walk, bend, or kneel for long periods.

Ability to work in swine barn environments (dust, odors, animal noise, and varying temperatures).

Willingness to work assigned hours, including weekend rotations as scheduled.

Qualifications

Previous experience working with livestock or in swine production preferred, but willing to train.

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions reliably.

Dependable work ethic, strong attendance, and ability to work well in a team environment.