Animal Caretaker- Perryton, TX

Seaboard Foods; Perryton (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaboard Foods in Perryton, TX is seeking animal caretakers to care for pigs in our swine production facilities. On-the-job training is provided; prior experience is not required. Responsibilities include monitoring feed and water, barn environment and ventilation, treating sick animals, breeding or processing piglets on sow farms, and loading/unloading pigs as scheduled.

Weekend availability is required. We offer competitive benefits after a probation period and value a supportive, inclusive

Qualifications

• No education or experience required.
• Basic math skills.
• Flexible and able to work on assigned weekends (Saturday/Sunday).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish helpful, but not required.
• Must be able to work in farm environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring feed quality and water supply
• Monitoring barn environment and ventilation systems
• Treating and vaccinating sick animals as necessary
• Breeding sows (if placed on sow farm)
• Processing piglets (if placed on sow farm)
• Loading and unloading pigs as scheduled

Skills

Core competencies

Job description

Animal caretakers are responsible for attending to and caring for pigs in our swine production facilities. On-the-job training is provided; related experience is not necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS

• Monitoring feed quality and water supply
• Monitoring barn environment and ventilation systems
• Treating and vaccinating sick animals as necessary
• Breeding sows (if placed on sow farm)
• Processing piglets (if placed on sow farm)
• Loading and unloading pigs as scheduled

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES

instills trust, communicates effectively, action oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

REQUIREMENTS

• No education or experience required.
• Basic math skills
• Flexible and able to work on assigned weekends (Saturday/Sunday)
• Bilingual in English and Spanish helpful, but not required
• Must be able to work in farm environment

ABOUT US

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh ® pork, ensuring the well‑being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the “Best Places to Work” by Kansas City’s Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

• American-owned & Fortune 500 company in Kansas City
• Relocation assistance depending on the location and role
• Medical, vision & dental benefits after 90 days
• Wellness program
• 401K with company match
• Exciting & diverse culture, where your work matters

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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