Sow Farm Animal Caretaker

Iowa Select Farms; Murray (IA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the farming industry is seeking a Sow Farm Animal Caretaker. This entry-level role involves caring for animals, ensuring their well-being, and maintaining facility conditions. The position offers competitive pay and numerous benefits, including health insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) program with company match

Flexible paid time off

Scholarship opportunities

Seasonal pork giveaways

Qualifications

• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to work rotating weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Providing feed and water, and daily observation of every animal.
• Tending to newborn piglets.
• Ensuring proper environmental conditions.

Skills

Self-motivated

Dependable

Team-oriented

Job description

Join to apply for the Sow Farm Animal Caretaker role at Iowa Select Farms

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

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

Benefits

Ranked a top workplace in Iowa, Iowa Select Farms offers competitive benefits and recognition packages, including:

• $1,560 Full-time employee referral bonus program
• Growth and development opportunities, including leadership training
• Health, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, disability, and Flex spending
• Over 3 weeks of flexible paid time off per year
• 401(k) program with 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

• 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
• Self-motivated, dependable, and team-oriented
• Ability to work rotating weekends and holidays

Additional Information

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