Animal Caretaker

Prestage Farms; Pheba (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; 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 Pheba, Mississippi is looking for an Animal Caretaker to manage the daily welfare and care of animals in their swine operations. Responsibilities include monitoring the environment, feeding, ensuring sanitation, and maintaining health records.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and be willing to perform physical labor. Additional benefits include sick pay, vacation pay, and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Must be able to walk, stoop, bend, climb, and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to distinguish colors, hear, and lift weights of up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor animal welfare and care in swine operations.
• Assist with the care and feeding of animals.
• Maintain accurate health records for the animals.
• Identify and report animal health issues to supervisors.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to adapt to changing situations

Willingness to perform hard physical labor

Capability to follow instructions meticulously

Job description

As an Animal Caretaker at Prestage, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of animal welfare and care in our swine operations. Your primary duties include monitoring the environment within animal housing, feeding and caring for the animals, ensuring farm sanitation, and maintaining accurate health records. This role also encompasses animal movement, animal science, husbandry as well as data tracking and associated paperwork.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to adapt to changing situations
• Willingness to perform hard physical labor
• Capability to follow instructions meticulously

Essential Duties

Assist with the care and feeding of animals, ensure their health and well-being, maintain proper inventory of feed and supplies, and adhere to safety procedures. Identify and report issues to supervisors promptly. Develop and maintain accurate record-keeping for the animals and ensure consistent environmental standards in barns. Promote teamwork and contribute positively to a collaborative work environment.

Special Job Requirements

Willingness to work evenings and weekends as necessary.

ADA Requirements

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

Benefits

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

For more information on our team here at Prestage Farms click here: https://www.prestagefarms.com/our-team