Animal Caretaker
1 month ago
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
We have an exciting Animal Caretaker opportunity in our Live Operations. In this highly impactful role, you will be responsible for attending to and caring for pigs in our swine production facilities. On-the-job training is provided; related experience is not necessary.
ABOUT US
At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the “Best Places to Work” by Kansas City’s Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitoring feed quality and water supply
- Monitoring barn environment and ventilation systems
- Treating and vaccinating sick animals as necessary
- Breeding sows (if placed on sow farm)
- Processing piglets (if placed on sow farm)
- Loading and unloading pigs as scheduled
- Maintaining farm cleanliness
QUALIFICATIONS
- No education or experience required.
- Basic math skills
- Flexible and able to work on assigned weekends (Saturday/Sunday)
- Bilingual in English and Spanish helpful, but not required
- Must be able to work in farm environment
WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is commonly exposed to airborne particles and gases at low concentrations. The employee is frequently exposed to waste material, feed and hog dust.
WHY SEABOARD FOODS?
- Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
- 401K with company match
- Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
- Wellness Program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee pork purchase program
For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site: https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/working-at-seaboard-foods/benefits/
Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans’ status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.
Company DescriptionExcellence Every Step of the Way:Since starting in the early 1990s, we’ve been building a uniquely connected food system linking each step of the process from before the farm to beyond the fork. This connection allows us to continually learn, innovate and improve how we produce pork. In short: Our goal is to provide wholesome pork people come to expect.Company DescriptionExcellence Every Step of the Way:\r
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Since starting in the early 1990s, we’ve been building a uniquely connected food system linking each step of the process from before the farm to beyond the fork. This connection allows us to continually learn, innovate and improve how we produce pork. In short: Our goal is to provide wholesome pork people come to expect.
