Animal Caregiver (Bay Creek 4 Training Farm)

Private Postings; New Salem (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO/HDHP health plan

Dental coverage

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

401(k) and Roth options

PTO including life event and volunteer

STI plan eligible

Job summary

The Maschhoffs is seeking a dedicated animal care specialist at our New Salem facility. On-site, full-time position focusing on pig care, feeding, vaccinations, and day-one care to ensure healthy litters and safe production processes.

Responsibilities include monitoring animal health, implementing biosecurity best practices, recording production data, and coordinating with veterinarians. Safe work habits and environment safety are emphasized throughout the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: GED or High School Diploma preferred.
• Minimum Years of Experience: One year of animal care experience or agricultural experience a plus.
• Skills & Abilities: Clear and concise verbal and written communication; Attention to detail; Problem solving; Judgement and decision making; Active learning, understanding and applying new information.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert care for animals, including feeding, watering, health treatments, artificial insemination, assist with birthing, and day one care.
• Monitor the behavior and health status of animals and promptly address issues.
• Administer vaccinations and medication under guidance of Herd Veterinarians to protect animals from disease.
• Maintain safe environment and regulatory compliance per Safety Non-Negotiables.
• Maintain high-quality production of weaned pigs and perform production activities based on sound science.
• Conduct pig production activities protecting the environment and maintain accurate production records.
• Execute timely responsibilities and follow biosecurity protocols.
• Clean and disinfect animal housing areas using power washers and other treatments.
• Perform housekeeping of barn facilities and maintain cleanliness of offices and lunchrooms.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on buildings and equipment as needed.

Skills

Biosecurity basics

Swine production terms

Verbal/written communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork and independence

Education

GED or HS Diploma

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on October 16, 2026

Locations

New Salem, IL 62357, USA

• On-site
• Production
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: ANIMA004882

Description

Duties & Functions:

• Provide expert care for animals, including but not limited to feeding, watering, providing health treatments, conducting artificial insemination, assisting with the birthing process, and day one care.
• Monitor the behavior and health status 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.
• Maintain accurate and timely production records.
• 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.

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Education: GED or High School Diploma preferred

Minimum Years of Experience: One year of animal care experience or agricultural experience a plus

Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Basic biosecurity principles
• Basic agricultural and swine production terminology

Skill 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:

Targeted pay range of $16.50 - $19.27 USD per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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