Animal Caregiver (Camden, IL)
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Animal Caregiver (Camden, IL)

Maschhoff West LLC

Location: Huntsville,IL, USA

Date: 2025-01-02T08:12:19Z

Job Description:

Duties & Functions:

* 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 Non-Negotiables 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 high-quality 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.

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Education: GED or High School Diploma preferred

Minimum Years of Experience: One year of animal care experience or agricultural experience a plus

Skills & Abilities:

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 high-pressure washing equipment

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%

Compensation:

Targeted pay range of $16.50 - $19.27 USD per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

The Maschhoffs offers full-time 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 pre-tax 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.

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