The Animal Care Specialist is responsible for providing support to breeding, farrowing or wean-finish teams. Work with your manager on establishing a schedule that works for you! Weekend rotations available!
Essential Functions
Tasks are dependent upon the department, but may include:
Provide care for animals, ensuring they have access to food, water and a comfortable environment
Assist with movement of animals
Treat and vaccinate animals
Maintain accurate documentation
Assist in power washing
Promote a safe work environment
Maintain PQA certification status (provided on the job)
Follow all SFI bio-security policies and procedures
Exhibit strong teamwork, including working to achieve team goals, embracing new technologies, working on new projects, etc.
Be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. with reasonable accommodation
Additional Duties
Demonstrate Schwartz Farms' values of integrity, respect, excellence and adaptability
Advocate and engage in SFI's animal welfare policy, including promoting animal well-being, remedying circumstances which impede animal care, and properly reporting instances of mistreatment or abuse
Maintain and promote a safe working environment
Salary: $17.50 per hour
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Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Farming
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