Animal Caretaker - Leoti, KS

Seaboard Foods

life insurance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), relocation assistance

United States, Kansas, Leoti

Nov 09, 2024

Animal Caretaker

#LVA-11999

Leoti, Kansas

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Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

Animal caretakers are responsible for attending to and caring for pigs in our swine production facilities. On-the-job training is provided; related experience is not necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS

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

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action oriented, accepts accountability, and collaborates with others

REQUIREMENTS

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift up to 100 pounds and sometimes push/and or move up to 300 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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.

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.

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

* American-owned & Fortune 500 company in Kansas City	* Relocation assistance depending on the location and role
* Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire	* Tuition reimbursement
* Company paid life insurance	* Employee pork purchase program
* Paid short-term disability	* Wellness program
* 401K with company match	* Employee assistance program
* PTO & company holidays * Paid parental leave	* Exciting & diverse culture, where your work matters