Animal Caretaker III

Description

1. Must take active role in safety program including following safety procedures enforcement of policy and continued training.
2. Must take active role in biosecurity program including enforcement of policy and continued training.
3. Must recognize and report any broken or faulty equipment to their supervisor.
4. Meet company expectations for attendance at work and punctuality.
5. Follow all rules and procedures from both the employee handbook and direct rules and procedures from supervisor.
6. Attend all mandatory meetings and training and be willing to participate and take an active role in system improvement teams.
7. Maintain a good working relationship with all coworkers.
8. Must be receptive to constructive criticism by coworkers and supervisors.
9. Perform all required duties in a timely manner as outlined in the S.O.P (Standard Operating Procedure).
10. Understand and demonstrate farm BioSecurity Requirements
11. Achieve PQA (Pork Quality Assurance Training).
12. Understand and demonstrate correct handling techniques at all times for animals of all ages.
13. Understand and demonstrate safe and efficient power washing techniques (under indirect supervision).
14. Understand and demonstrate the need for correct methods of medication handling and storage.
15. Understand and demonstrate correct methods of euthanasia of animals.
16. Understand and demonstrate correct methods of dead animal disposal (incinerator composting and other forms).
17. Understand and demonstrate correct methods of treating and vaccinating for animals of all ages.
18. Understand and demonstrate all aspects of processing of piglets including castration.
19. Understand and demonstrate general housekeeping and sanitation skills (example; laundry showers medication rooms).
20. Understand and demonstrate under direct supervision artificial insemination protocols and procedures.
21. Understand and demonstrate under direct supervision semen handling and heat detection and breeding of weaned sows gilts and opportunity animals.
22. Understand and demonstrate proper techniques of feeding in breeding gestation and lactation.
23. Understand and demonstrate proper techniques of sow monitoring in farrowing.
24. Understand and demonstrate proper techniques of day 03 pig care.
25. Understand and demonstrate proper techniques of sorting and fostering.
26. Understand and demonstrate proper techniques of manure feedback.
27. Understand and demonstrate proper techniques of prostaglandin use.
28. Ensures that all Biosecurity procedures outlined by TriOak Foods are followed.
29. Ensure that all animal welfare procedures outlined by TriOak Foods are followed.
30. All other duties as may be assigned.

• Willingness to listen and learn.
• Ability to be a team player.
• Able to work in a physically demanding environment.
• Able to work weekends and holidays as required.
• Display honesty trustworthiness and dependability at all times.
• Show pride in work well done.
• Be respectfully of others.
• Maintain strong work ethic.
• Show initiative to seek other work upon completion of a task.

• Be able to lift in excess of 50lbs moving up to 100 yards daily be able to lift 15 lbs. repeatedly on a daily basis from side to side for at least 1 hour.Push and/or pull a minimum of 500 lbs. in a cart with wheels when required.Squat to floor grip small objects with ease and twist at least 45 degrees.
• Be capable of repeated actions.
• Be responsive to visible signs of animal discomfort.
• Be responsive to verbal alarms and sounds of animals.
• Be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing with other employees and company contacts.
• Be able to move load and unload animals 600 plus pounds.
• Be able to walk and stand for long periods of time on different surfaces including concrete.
• Be able to climb in and out of crates and over obstacles.
• Be able climb different types of ladders including feed bin ladders.
• Be able to maintain balance on all surfaces.
• Be able to retain and perform written and spoken instructions.
• Must not own or live near any swine.Must not live with anyone who has contact with swine.

• During summer months outside temperatures can be over 100 degrees for entire scheduled workday.
• During winter months outside temperatures can be below zero for entire scheduled workday.
• During and after heavy rains or snowfalls the road in and around the farms can become extremely muddy snow covered icy and difficult to maneuver on.
• During different job duties the noise inside or outside barns can become very loud.
• Will be exposed daily to odors dusts and gasses that may be uncomfortable or hazardous if proper procedures are not followed.
• Will be exposed to electrical boxes and electrical machinery that are not to be entered or repaired by those who are not certified in basic electrical training and/or lock out tag out by the Safety Coordinator.
• Will be exposed daily to procedures that cause contact with hazardous materials.
  The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the followingcompensation and benefits:
  • Benefits: Vision Medical and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
  • Paid Time Off:vacation and 6 company observed holidays;
  • 401(k):company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
  • Better Futures Program Online Classes or select2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
  • Supervisor Development Program:Opportunityto grow your career through leadership training.
  About JBS
  JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified highquality food products including a portfolio of wellrecognized brands and innovative easytouse food solutions. We process prepare package and deliver fresh and valueadded premium meat poultry and retailready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrims the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100000 team members and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley Colorado where our 1200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

  Our Mission
  To be the best in all that we do completely focused on our business ensuring the best products and services to our customers a relationship of trust with our suppliers profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

  Our Core Values
  Availability Determination Discipline Humility Ownership Simplicity Sincerity

  EOE/Vets/Disability