Sow Farm Animal Caretaker

Iowa Select Farms; Hubbard (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in farming is seeking a dedicated Sow Farm Animal Caretaker to join their team. This entry-level role offers a chance to work closely with animals, ensuring their well-being and safety while adhering to company policies. With a focus on growth and development, employees benefit from comprehensive health insurance, flexible paid time off, and opportunities for leadership training. The position includes a competitive hourly wage and a generous retention bonus, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to start a fulfilling career in animal care.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(K) program with company match

Flexible paid time off

Employee referral bonus program

Leadership training opportunities

Scholarship opportunities

Seasonal pork giveaways

Paid days off for family fun days

Birth recovery & Parental leave

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and climb gates.
• Self-motivated and dependable in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide feed, water, and daily observation of animals.
• Tend to newborn piglets and ensure proper environmental conditions.

Skills

Animal Care

Teamwork

Dependability

Communication

Job description

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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 Details For a Full Time Animal Caretaker Include

• $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

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Farming