Animal Care Technician - Pipestone : Job Details

Objective: Follow directions of farm management and protocols to the best of employee's ability for maximum production, efficiency and profit-ability.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSLearn and develop individual skills based on work requirements in the employee's designated work areaFollow all production protocols and procedures to maximize sow and gilt production & efficienciesLearn specialized skills necessary for smooth work flowBecome a skilled employee in animal husbandry to reduce stress of herd and maximize productionFollow daily task sheets in the department to achieve production targetsComplete production paperwork accurately and timelyCommunicate effectively with area employees and farm managementFollow task sheets and time frames to stay on task and meet time schedules during the workdayGive daily input to lead person in area on production and animal health concernsLearn how individual performance affects the finances of the organization and participate with area employees to maximize production and efficiency in areas the employees affectComplete production paperwork accurately and on timeWork with farm management to ensure completion of all work related injury paperwork and participate as necessary in accident investigationDaily recording of monitored production itemsBio-Security AdherenceAdhere to all bio-security protocols and give input to lead person in area for items out of complianceWork with other team employees in designated area to ensure bio-security audit deficiencies are corrected and brought into compliance in a timely basisSafe Working EnvironmentFollow all safety procedures and guidelinesMake sure all safety equipment is in place and utilize equipment as requiredLearn and utilize accident prevention measures for designated areaConsistently monitor animal welfare procedures in designated areaVentilation ControlsBe aware of area ventilation system and if it is in good working orderRegularly monitor the environment and provide input to lead person in area to achieve optimum comfort for the animalsFacility MaintenanceThe facility must be maintained and well keptComplete routine maintenance as assigned on a daily basisCommunicate non-routine repairs to lead in areaKeep gestation area clean and organizedMARGINAL FUNCTIONSOther duties and projects as assigned by lead person in area and farm managementPOSITION SPECIFICATIONSEducation: High School Diploma or GED PreferredExperience: No Experience Required, 1+ Years Livestock Experience with High School Diploma PreferredTraining: My Pipestone New Hire CoursesIntroductionAnimal WelfareBiosecurityEmployee HandbookPQASafetyAdditional Position Related My Pipestone AssignedMonthly Animal Welfare, Biosecurity and Safety TopicsAnnual Safety Refresher TrainingWork Environment:Agricultural swine environment in rural areaNoise levels that require hearing protection in some areas gestation, farrowing, and small swine care processesPhysical Requirements:Standing, walking and ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per dayFrequent bending, reaching, squatting and kneelingFrequent use of one or both hands/arms to grasp or pullFrequent lifting of objects weighing 3-20 poundsOccasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to moveOccasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds or requiring up to 100 pounds of force to move with the assistance of another person as neededAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writingMust be able to print and/or write legiblyAdditional Requirements: Must be able to work weekends and have reliable method of transportation to get to work