Animal Breeder - Sows

Iowa Select Farms; Thayer (IA); On-site; USD 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Flexible paid-time-off

401(K) program with company match

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

A leading farming company in Thayer, IA is seeking a Caretaker for animal care duties including feeding, breeding, and maintaining proper conditions. The position offers $20 per hour, with bonuses and benefits like health insurance and paid time off. No prior experience required, making it perfect for those looking to start a career in animal husbandry.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 40 lbs.
• Climb over gates up to 48 inches in height.
• Adhere to biosecurity and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide feed and water and observe every animal daily.
• Tend to newborn piglets and perform breeding checks.
• Ensure proper environmental conditions for animals.

Skills

Self-motivated

Dependability

Teamwork

Job description

Do you enjoy working with animals? We have opportunities for full and part time employment in your area!

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

• $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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Farming

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