Animal Caretaker (GDU) - Emmetsburg, IA

Iowa Select Farms; Cylinder (IA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(K) program with company match

Paid time off

Flexible paid-time-off

Referral bonus program

Job summary

A farming company located in Cylinder, Iowa, is seeking an Animal Caretaker for full-time employment. The candidate will be responsible for feeding and monitoring the animals, tending to newborns, and ensuring proper environmental conditions. Entry-level applicants are encouraged, as no prior experience is required. The role comes with competitive pay at $20 per hour, a one-time retention bonus, and an array of benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to climb over gates up to 48 inches in height.
• Adherence to biosecurity and animal well-being policies.

Responsibilities

• Providing feed and water, with daily observation of every animal.
• Tending to newborn piglets.
• Light facility maintenance including power washing.

Skills

Self-motivated

Team-oriented

Dependable

Job description

Animal Caretaker (GDU) - Emmetsburg, IA at Iowa Select Farms

Responsibilities

• Providing feed and water, and a daily observation of every animal
• Tending to newborn piglets
• Breeding and pregnancy checking
• Ensuring proper environmental conditions
• Light facility maintenance including rotating power washing responsibilities
• No prior experience required!
• All duties completed while adhering to Iowa Select Farms policies and procedures.

Compensation

• $20 per hour
• One-time retention bonus of $1,000 given after your 2nd and 3rd year of employment

Benefits

• $1,560 Full-time employee referral bonus program
• Several avenues for growth and development including organized leadership training
• Affordable and comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, term life insurance, short and long-term disability, and Flex spending
• 3+ weeks of flexible paid-time-off per year
• Opportunity to enroll in our 401(K) program which includes a company % match
• Birth recovery & Parental leave
• Paid days off for company family fun days
• Scholarship opportunities for employees and dependents
• Seasonal pork giveaways

Minimum Requirements

• Adhering to all company biosecurity, animal well-being and safety policies
• The ability to lift, push or pull up to 40 lbs and climb over gates up to 48 inches in height
• Must be self-motivated, dependable, and able to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to work a rotating weekend and holiday schedules

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Farming

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