What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Caretaker position at Prestage?
As an Animal Caretaker at Prestage, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of animal welfare and care in our swine operations. Your primary duties include monitoring the environment within animal housing, feeding and caring for the animals, ensuring farm sanitation, and maintaining accurate health records. This role also encompasses animal movement, animal science, and husbandry as well as data tracking and associated paperwork.
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to adapt to changing situations
- Willingness to perform hard physical labor
- Capability to follow instructions meticulously
Essential Duties:
Assist with the care and feeding of animals, ensure their health and well-being, maintain proper inventory of feed and supplies, and adhere to safety procedures. Identify and report issues to supervisors promptly. Develop and maintain accurate record-keeping for the animals and ensure consistent environmental standards in barns. Promote teamwork and contribute positively to a collaborative work environment.
Special Job Requirements:
Willingness to work evenings and weekends as necessary.
ADA Requirements:
Ability to walk, stoop, bend, climb, perform repetitive motions, distinguish colors, hear, and lift weights of up to 50 lbs.
In addition to very competitive pay employees of Prestage Farms receive:
- Sick Pay
- Vacation Pay
- Holiday Pay
- 401(k) Plan
- Medical Insurance
- Voluntary Insurance options such as Dental, Vision, Etc.
For more information on our team here at Prestage Farms click here: https://www.prestagefarms.com/our-team
