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 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.
Knowledge of:•Basic biosecurity principles•Basic agricultural and swine production terminologySkill in:•Clear and concise verbal and written communication•Attention to detail•Problem solving•Judgement and decision making•Active learning, understanding and applying new informationAbility 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 equipmentCompensation and Benefits:Targeted pay range of $16.50-19.27 USD per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.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.
Physical DemandsClimbing:Less than 20%Crawling/Stooping:Less than 20%Hearing:Over 70%Heavy Lifting:Less than 20%Up to 60 LbsManual Dexterity:41% - 70%Pushing/Pulling:Less than 20%Speaking:Over 70%Standing:Over 70%Visual:Over 70%Walking:Over 70%