High School Animal Care Specialist (part-time)

Schwartz Farms, Inc.; Comfrey (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Schwartz Farms, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking motivated high school students (16+) for a part-time role that fits around your school schedule. You will receive hands-on training working directly with animals in a safe and supportive environment.

No prior experience is required; training is provided. The job emphasizes teamwork, responsibility, and communication while you gain practical animal care skills and contribute to a family-like team culture.

Qualifications

• No experience required - we train you
• Flexible scheduling around school and activities
• Learn valuable job skills (teamwork, responsibility, communication)
• Gain hands-on animal care experience
• Work in a supportive, team-based environment

Responsibilities

• Provide care for animals, ensuring they have access to food, water and a comfortable environment
• Assist with movement of animals
• Assist with treating and vaccinating animals
• Maintain accurate documentation
• Promote a safe work environment
• Follow all bio-security policies and procedures
• Exhibit strong teamwork and contribute to team goals

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Education

High school student (16+)

Job description

Looking for a Flexible Job That Works With Your School Schedule?

Join the team at Schwartz Farms, Inc. and gain real‑world experience while still focusing on school, sports, and activities. This part‑time position is designed specifically for high school students (16+ years old) who want to learn, grow, and earn!

At Schwartz Farms, you're not just getting a job - you're joining a team that feels like family. Every day brings something new, and you'll receive hands‑on training working directly with animals in a safe and supportive environment.

Hello, We're Schwartz Farms, Inc!

Founded in 1978, Schwartz Farms began as a crop farming operation and has grown into a leading pork producer in the Midwest.

Today, we:

• Employ over 500 full‑time and 100 part‑time team members
• Operate farms in Minnesota, Kansas, Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska
• Work alongside 300 independent farm families

We are proud of our strong team culture, commitment to animal care, and focus on the future.

Why This Job Is Perfect for High School Students

• No experience required - we train you!
• Flexible scheduling that works around school and activities
• Learn valuable job skills (teamwork, responsibility, communication)
• Gain hands‑on animal care experience
• Work in a supportive, team‑based environment

All you need is:

• A genuine interest in working with animals
• A strong work ethic
• A willingness to learn
• To be at least 16 years old

What You'll Be Doing:

Tasks may include:

• Provide care for animals, ensuring they have access to food, water and a comfortable environment
• Assist with movement of animals
• Assist with treating and vaccinating animals
• Maintain accurate documentation
• Promote a safe work environment
• Maintain PQA certification status (provided on the job)
• Follow all SFI bio‑security policies and procedures
• Exhibit strong teamwork, including working to achieve team goals, embracing new technologies, working on new projects, etc.
• Demonstrate Schwartz Farms' values of integrity, respect, excellence and adaptability
• Advocate and engage in SFI's animal welfare policy, including promoting animal well‑being, remedying circumstances which impede animal care, and properly reporting instances of mistreatment or abuse
• Additional duties may be assigned as they arise

Ready to Get Started?

If you're motivated, dependable, and excited to work with animals, we'd love to meet you!