Animal Care Specialist (part-time)

Schwartz Farms, Inc.; Brewster (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Schwartz Farms, Inc. is hiring an Animal Care Specialist in Minnesota. This role supports breeding and farrowing teams, ensuring animal welfare and safety. Candidates will engage in teamwork, promote animal well-being, and maintain documentation while adhering to bio-security protocols.

Qualifications

• Must be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Engagement in SFI's animal welfare policies.
• Commitment to core values of integrity, respect, excellence, and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Providing care for animals, ensuring access to food and water.
• Assisting with the movement of animals and treating them.
• Maintaining and promoting a safe working environment.

Skills

Animal Care

Teamwork

Bio-security Awareness

Education

PQA Certification (training provided)

Job description

As a family company, Schwartz Farms, Inc. is committed to caring for its people and animals by demonstrating the values of integrity, respect, excellence, and adaptability. Known for quality pork production, SFI is a proud advocate of creating opportunities for rural communities with presence in Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota. As a premier pork producer, Schwartz Farms embraces a challenging and rewarding future.

We are seeking individuals who demonstrate these values for an Animal Care Specialist position. As an Animal Care Specialist, you can expect to become part of a growing company and a family-oriented environment.

POSITION OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSE:

The Animal Care Specialist is responsible for supporting our breeding and/or farrowing teams. The individual will work with the sow barn manager to establish a schedule, including weekend rotations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Tasks may vary depending on the department but generally include:

• Providing care for animals, ensuring access to food, water, and a comfortable environment
• Assisting with the movement of animals
• Treating and vaccinating animals
• Maintaining accurate documentation
• Assisting in power washing
• Promoting a safe work environment
• Maintaining PQA certification status (training provided on the job)
• Following all SFI bio-security policies and procedures
• Exhibiting strong teamwork by working towards team goals, embracing new technologies, and participating in new projects
• Being capable of lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. with reasonable accommodations

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Demonstrating Schwartz Farms' core values: integrity, respect, excellence, and adaptability
• Advocating for and engaging in SFI's animal welfare policies, including promoting animal well-being, addressing issues that impede animal care, and reporting mistreatment or abuse
• Maintaining and promoting a safe working environment
• Performing additional duties as assigned