Swine Farm Animal Caretaker - Entry-Level Training

Seaboard Foods; Hawarden (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical benefits after probation

Tuition reimbursement

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Seaboard Foods in Hawarden, IA is seeking animal caretakers to care for pigs in our swine production facilities. On-the-job training is provided, and no prior experience is required.

This role offers a hands-on entry into a Fortune 500 company with a strong focus on animal welfare and sustainability. You will monitor feed quality and water supply, check barn environments, and assist with treating and vaccinating sick animals.

Qualifications

• No education or experience required.
• Basic math skills are preferred.
• Weekend availability is required (Sat/Sun).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring feed quality and water supply.
• Monitoring barn environment and ventilation systems.
• Treating and vaccinating sick animals as necessary.
• Breeding sows (if placed on sow farm)
• Processing piglets (if placed on sow farm)
• Loading and unloading pigs as scheduled
• Maintaining farm cleanliness

Skills

Basic math skills

Weekend availability

Bilingual options (English/Spanish)

Job description

Seaboard Foods in Hawarden, IA is seeking animal caretakers to care for pigs in our swine production facilities. On-the-job training is provided, and no prior experience is required.

This role offers a hands-on entry into a Fortune 500 company with a strong focus on animal welfare and sustainability. You will monitor feed quality and water supply, check barn environments, and assist with treating and vaccinating sick animals.