Animal Care Specialist
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Job Location:
Herington, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As a family company Schwartz Farms Inc. is committed to caring for its people and animals by demonstrating the values of integrity respect excellence and adaptability. Known for quality pork production SFI is a proud advocate of creating opportunities for rural communities with presence in Iowa Kansas Minnesota Nebraska and South Dakota. As a premier pork producer Schwartz Farms embraces itself for a challenging and rewarding future.
We are seeking individuals who demonstrate these values for an Animal Care Specialist Position. As an Animal Care Specialist you can count on becoming not just part of a growing company but a family.
POSITION OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSE:
The Animal Care Specialist is responsible for providing support to the breeding or farrowing teams.
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 SFIs 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
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
