Animal Caretaker

Prestage Farms; Crawford (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Pay

Vacation Pay

Holiday Pay

401(k) Plan

Medical Insurance

Voluntary Insurance options such as  —

Dental, Vision, Etc

Job summary

Prestage Farms in Crawford, MS seeks a hands-on farm worker to assist in swine care, housing, feeding and welfare. You will monitor environments, handle animal movement, and maintain clean records and equipment.

The role requires adaptability, strong work ethic and the ability to work evenings or weekends as needed. Safety procedures and teamwork are emphasized in daily tasks on the farm.

Qualifications

• Must have good communication skills.
• Able to adapt to change and perform hard physical labor.
• Willingness to follow established instructions and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in animal care, feeding, and welfare in swine operations.
• Maintain proper feed supplies and monitor watering routines.
• Identify issues and report or correct them promptly.
• Keep accurate records and complete regular reports.
• Maintain clean equipment and proper barn environment.
• Promote teamwork and participate in farm activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Good communication

Adaptable

Physical stamina

Follow instructions

Job description

Performs various daily activities relating to the farrowing and/or breeding of and health/welfare of swine. Performs duties including, but not limited to, monitoring house/room environment, care and feeding of animals, farm sanitation, animal health and well-being, safety and housekeeping, animal movement, animal science and husbandry, and animal tracking data and all associated paperwork.

Requirements

• Must have good communication skills
• Adaptable to change
• Ability to do hard physical labor
• Ability to follow instructions

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in all operations and care/feeding of the animals. Ensures the welfare/well being of the animals.
• Insures proper feed and supplies are on hand and follows standards for feeding and watering animals.
• Identifies problem areas and corrects them immediately or reports them to their supervisor.
• Ensures that all standards and procedures are known, understood and adhered to, as trained; including all safety procedures.
• Develops and/or maintains proper record keeping tools for the animals. Completes regular reports in a timely manner and any variances are corrected.
• Maintains all equipment and the correct environment in all barns at all times. All inconsistencies are identified and immediately rectified or reported to their supervisor.
• Promotes teamwork and is an active participant of the farm's team.
• Performs other duties as defined by manager.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work evenings and weekends when necessary

ADA REQUIREMENTS

Ability to walk, stoop, bend, climb, repetitive motions, see and distinguish colors, hear, and lift up to 50lbs.

Benefits

• Sick Pay
• Vacation Pay
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) Plan
• Medical Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance options such as Dental, Vision, Etc