Animal Care Specialist (part-time)

Are you ready to dive into a fulfilling role that allows you to make a tangible impact on the lives of animals? Join Schwartz Farms, Inc. as a Part-Time Animal Care Specialist and immerse yourself in a vibrant, family-oriented atmosphere where your passion for animal care will flourish. Working onsite, you'll experience firsthand the joy of nurturing and supporting our beloved animals, ensuring their health and well-being in a welcoming environment. Embrace our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Respect, and Adaptability as you collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals who are eager to share their knowledge and expertise.

We're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and help us achieve our goals. If you're passionate, driven, and committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you! Don't wait - apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with endless possibilities. Let's work together to make great things happen!

SCHWARTZ FARMS INC.: OUR MISSION

Schwartz Farms, Inc. was founded in 1978 and at the time was predominantly involved in crop farming. Although Schwartz Farms is still involved in farming, today's primary operations are within the pork industry. Schwartz Farms, Inc. employs over 550 full-time individuals, and owns sows in the upper Midwest, predominantly in Minnesota, Kansas, Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska. We also utilize approximately 300 independent contractors. As a premier pork producer, Schwartz Farms embraces itself for a challenging and rewarding future.

POSITION OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSE:

As a Part-Time Animal Care Specialist at Schwartz Farms, Inc., your day-to-day activities will be both fulfilling and varied. The Animal Care Specialist is responsible for providing support to the breeding or farrowing teams. This position is part-time with about 20 to 25 hours per week. We are looking for individuals who are available to work on weekends specifically Saturdays and Sundays with opportunities to work a few weekdays. Individuals will work with site manager on establishing a schedule.

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 SFI's 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
• Additional duties may be assigned as they arise