Sow Farm Animal Caretaker

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sow Farm Animal Caretaker to join their team. This entry-level role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with animals, ensuring their well-being and care. Responsibilities include feeding, observing, and tending to newborn piglets, as well as maintaining facility conditions. With a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and paid time off, this position is perfect for someone looking to grow in the farming industry. Join a company that values its employees and offers pathways for growth and development.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Over 3 weeks of flexible paid time off

Scholarship opportunities

Seasonal pork giveaways

Employee referral bonus program

Leadership training opportunities

Birth recovery and parental leave

Paid days off for company family fun days

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and handle animals up to 40 lbs.
• Self-motivated and dependable team worker.

Responsibilities

• Providing feed and water, and observing each animal daily.
• Tending to newborn piglets and maintaining proper environmental conditions.

Skills

Animal Care

Teamwork

Self-Motivation

Job description

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Responsibilities

• Providing feed and water, and observing each animal daily.
• Tending to newborn piglets.
• Breeding and pregnancy checking.
• Maintaining proper environmental conditions.
• Performing light facility maintenance, including rotating power washing responsibilities.
• No prior experience required.
• All duties performed in accordance with Iowa Select Farms policies and procedures.

Compensation Details for a Full-Time Animal Caretaker

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

Benefits

• $1,560 full-time employee referral bonus program.
• Opportunities for growth and leadership training.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, along with life insurance, disability, and flexible spending accounts.
• Over 3 weeks of flexible paid time off annually.
• Participation in the 401(k) plan with company match.
• Birth recovery and parental leave.
• Paid days off for company family fun days.
• Scholarship opportunities for employees and dependents.
• Seasonal pork giveaways.

Minimum Requirements

• Adherence to all biosecurity, animal well-being, and safety policies.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 40 lbs and climb over gates up to 48 inches tall.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and effective team worker.
• Ability to work rotating weekends and holidays.

Additional Details

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