Animal Caretaker

Prestage Farms; Pheba (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

As an Animal Caretaker at Prestage Farms, you will ensure the welfare of animals in our swine operations, handling tasks related to their feeding, health monitoring, and overall well-being. The role demands strong communication skills and adaptability, promising a collaborative and vital work environment focused on animal care.

Benefits

Sick Pay

Vacation Pay

401(k) Plan

Medical Insurance

Voluntary Insurance options such as Dental, Vision

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills required.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations.
• Willingness to perform hard physical labor needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the environment within animal housing and ensure proper care.
• Assist with animal feeding, health maintenance, and sanitation.
• Maintain accurate records and promote teamwork.

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, and 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

In addition to very competitive pay employees of Prestage Farms receive:

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

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