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Job description
Animal Care Specialist PositionAs a family company, Schwartz Farms, Inc. is committed to caring for its people and animals by demonstrating the values of humility, care, integrity, discipline, and excellence. 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. 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 breeding or farrowing team. Work with your manager on establishing a schedule and weekend rotations will be included.Tasks are dependent upon the department, but may include:Provide care for animals, ensuring they have access to food, water and a comfortable environmentAssist with movement of animalsTreat and vaccinate animalsMaintain accurate documentationAssist in power washingPromote a safe work environmentMaintain PQA certification status (provided on the job)Follow all SFI bio-security policies and proceduresExhibit 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 accommodationDemonstrate Schwartz Farms' values of humility, care integrity, discipline, and excellence.Advocate and engage in SFI's animal welfare policy, including promoting animal well-being, remedying circumstances which impede animal care, and properly reporting instances of mistreatment or abuseMaintain and promote a safe working environmentAdditional duties may be assigned as they arise
Worksite address
minneapolis, KS, 67467, US
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