Wean-Finish Specialist: Animal Care & Barn Operations

Schwartz Farms, Inc.; Kansas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Schwartz Farms, Inc. is seeking a Wean-Finish Specialist to care for animals and maintain barns and equipment. You will monitor health and welfare, ensure proper feed and water access, and perform routine maintenance to keep operations running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include treating and vaccinating animals, recording production data, and upholding welfare and biosecurity standards while working as part of a team and sometimes independently.

Qualifications

• Care about animals and take pride in work.
• Dependable, responsible; team player.
• Lift at least 50 lbs.
• Willing to work rotating weekends/holidays and non-standard hours.
• PQA certification must be maintained.
• Valid driver's license and clean MVR.

Responsibilities

• Monitor animal health and welfare and provide daily care.
• Maintain barns and equipment for safe operations.
• Treat and vaccinate animals as needed.
• Monitor feed, water, ventilation, and alarms.
• Respond to site alarms and communicate concerns.
• Maintain production and treatment records.
• Assist with barn cleaning, loading, and animal movement.
• Follow animal welfare and biosecurity standards.
• Perform routine equipment and facility checks and maintenance.

Skills

Animal care

Teamwork

Communication

Independent work

Education

PQA certification

Job description

Schwartz Farms, Inc. is seeking a Wean-Finish Specialist to care for animals and maintain barns and equipment. You will monitor health and welfare, ensure proper feed and water access, and perform routine maintenance to keep operations running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include treating and vaccinating animals, recording production data, and upholding welfare and biosecurity standards while working as part of a team and sometimes independently.