High School Animal Care Specialist (part-time)

Schwartz Farms; Comfrey (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Schwartz Farms, Inc. in Minnesota invites high school students (16+) to join as a part-time team member, gaining real-world experience while balancing school, sports, and activities.

No previous experience is required—we provide hands-on training caring for animals in a supportive, family-like environment. You'll develop teamwork, responsibility, and communication skills while contributing to animal welfare.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided.
• Flexible scheduling around school and activities.
• Learn teamwork, responsibility, and 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 and handling tasks.
• Assist with treating and vaccinating animals as directed.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures and promote a safe work environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Responsibility

Adaptability

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!