Essential Functions:
- Learn and develop individual skills based on work requirements in the employees designated work area.
- Work in a cohesive team environment to provide essential care to the animals.
- Expect 100% supervision for the first 30 days of employment followed. Determination of Animal Care Technician 2 to be made at 90 days of employment.
- Basic sow/gilt handling: feeding/watering/moving.
- Operating machinery and equipment.
- Assisting with farrowing (birth).
- Assist with breeding (artificial insemination).
- Handling and using chemicals.
- Vaccinating and medicating sows and piglets.
- Cleaning, afterbirth, dead pigs, scraping.
- Ability to use computer equipment: hand held devices and electronic wands.
- Loading and unloading pigs as scheduled.
- Maintaining farm cleanliness.
- Adhere to all biosecurity standards including showering in and out of facilities.
Success Factors:
- At 90 days of employment, if supervision level is 30% or less, a move to Animal Care Technician 2 will be warranted.
If 100% supervision is mandated, continue at Animal Care Technician 1 with further 30 day reviews. THIS IS A SKILLS BASED ASSESSMENT BASED ON A TIMEFRAME OF DISCUSSION
- Able to act in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a systematic approach to decision making.
- Able to react to a work environment that will change day to day as unexpected things occur in the production system.
- Reliable transportation to get to and from work, located in a rural area.
Job Qualifications:
- Previous animal care experience preferred but not required.
- Be a team oriented, self-motivated and positive individual with strong work ethic.
- Ability to learn or already have technology knowledge: hand held devices/wand sows, and other equipment as necessary
- Work weekend and holiday hours as required on a rotational basis.
Working Conditions:
- Standing, walking and the ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per day.
- Frequent bending,
📌 Animal Caretaker I (Las Animas)
🏢 JBS USA
📍 Las Animas
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