Animal Caregiver Louisville IL

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert care for animals including but not limited to feeding watering providing health treatments conducting artificial insemination assisting with the birthing process and day one care.
• Monitor the behavior and health status of animals promptly addressing any issues that arise.
• Administer vaccinations and medication under the guidance of Herd Veterinarians to protect animals from or treat disease.
• Protect worker safety abiding by safe work habits and abiding by Safety NonNegotiables to ensure a safe environment and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Adhere to the principles contained within the Core Values and the Animal Care Stakeholder Commitment Statement.
• Ensure highquality production of weaned pigs by performing production activities based on sound science.
• Conduct pig production activities in a manner which safeguards the environment.
• Maintain accurate and timely production records.
• Execute timely responsibilities and adhere to protocols aimed at safeguarding the health of animals commonly known as biosecurity practices.
• Clean and disinfect animal housing areas using power washers and other approved treatments.
• Perform housekeeping responsibilities of barn facilities including trash removal and maintaining cleanliness of office spaces lunchrooms and employee changing areas.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on buildings and equipment as needed.

Knowledge of:

Basic biosecurity principles

Basic agricultural and swine production terminology

Skill in:

Clear and concise verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Judgement and decision making

Active learning understanding and applying new information

Ability to:

Work independently as well as part of a team

Learn MS Office and gain a basic understanding of computers

Follow verbal/written instructions

Learn new skills

Operate highpressure washing equipment

Compensation and Benefits:

Targeted pay range of $16.5019.27 USD per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

The Maschhoffs offers fulltime regular employees a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Your choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plan.
• Two options for dental coverage both of which cover three main types of expenses and cover preventative care at 100.
• Group rate vision benefits.
• Complimentary Basic Life Insurance as well as voluntary employee spouse and child life insurance policies.
• Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage at no cost to the employee.
• A traditional pretax 401(k) plan as well as a Roth 40(k) plan. The Company matches the first 4 of employee contributions which is immediately vested.
• A generous paid time off program including a life event day and volunteer day each year for full time employees.
• Participation in a Company Short Term Incentive Plan (STI) where payments are dependent upon several company factors/metrics.

Physical Demands

Climbing: Less than 20

Crawling/Stooping: Less than 20

Hearing: Over 70

Heavy Lifting: Less than 20 Up to 60 Lbs

Manual Dexterity: 41 70

Pushing/Pulling: Less than 20

Speaking: Over 70

Standing: Over 70

Visual: Over 70

Walking: Over 70