ANIMAL CARETAKER III

JBS USA • Full-time • Lamar, CO, US • 2d ago

Description

Essential Functions:

Learn and develop individual skills based on work requirements in the employees designated work area.
Work in a cohesive team environment to provide essential care to the animals.
Expect 100% supervision for the first 30 days of employment followed. Determination of Animal Care Technician 2 to be made at 90 days of employment.
Basic sow/gilt handling: feeding/watering/moving.
Operating machinery and equipment.
Assisting with farrowing (birth).
Assist with breeding (artificial insemination).
Handling and using chemicals.
Vaccinating and medicating sows and piglets.
Cleaning, afterbirth, dead pigs, scraping.
Ability to use computer equipment: hand held devices and electronic wands.
Loading and unloading pigs as scheduled.
Maintaining farm cleanliness.
Adhere to all biosecurity standards including showering in and out of facilities.

Job Qualifications:

A B.S. degree in Animal Science or equivalent
Working knowledge of MS Office including MS Excel is helpful.
Valid driver's license
Working knowledge of all the following:
- Sow farm management
- Swine animal welfare standards
- Biosecurity and health management processes and procedures
- Safety and Environmental
Previous animal care experience preferred but not required.
Be a team oriented, self-motivated and positive individual with strong work ethic.
Work weekend and holiday hours as required on a rotational basis.

Job Qualifications:

A B.S. degree in Animal Science or equivalent
Working knowledge of MS Office including MS Excel is helpful.
Valid driver’s license
Working knowledge of all the following:
- Sow farm management
- Swine animal welfare standards
- Biosecurity and health management processes and procedures
- Safety and Environmental
Previous animal care experience preferred but not required.
Be a team oriented, self-motivated and positive individual with strong work ethic.
Work weekend and holiday hours as required on a rotational basis.
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