Multiplication Animal Caretaker - Dallas Center, IA - Iowa Select Farms : Job Details

IOWA SELECT FARMS JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Multiplication Animal Caretaker

REPORTS TO: Multiplication Manager

LAST REVISION DATE: 08.29.2022

COMPANY VALUES:

* We believe in doing the right thing every day, operating with character and integrity, and being stewards of our resource by committing to:

* Our Animals

* Our People

* Our Environment

* Our Community

* The core values of an organization are those values we hold which form the foundation on which we perform work and conduct ourselves. We expect all leaders, managers, and employees to demonstrate, foster and promote:

* Respect: We treat people with respect regardless of personal opinions or differing backgrounds, and no one within the organization is more or less important than anyone else

* Accountability: We hold ourselves accountable for completing our job responsibilities and following through on our commitments. We encompass our ability to recognize our own strengths and areas for improvement as well as accept responsibility for the performance and actions of ourselves and our teams without blaming others

* Good Decision-Making: We are expected to continuously improve processes, attain results, and create efficiencies to achieve our mission while solving problems based on a combination of factual information, analysis, wisdom, and experience

* Flexibility: We must react to changing circumstances, ambiguity and uncertainty with confidence, openness, positive energy, and optimism.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

* To work as a team caring for and administering to weaned gilts and feeder sized gilts to assure optimum productivity. This person will assist where needed working with animals and light facility repair.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* The three key responsibilities listed above are all tracked via audits, you play a critical role in the success of audits for the entire farm which also impacts incentive bonus payouts.

* Care and management of animals to ensure that:

* Animals are properly fed.

* Water is available.

* Observation of all animals daily and ensuring sick animals are properly treated.

* Overall animal conditions are evaluated and maintained.

* Follow proper steps for timely euthanasia and be able to identify when it is needed.

* Care and management of facilities to ensure that:

* Fans, curtains, heaters, and other equipment are working properly.

* Ventilation equipment is adjusted to provide proper environment.

* Facilities are kept clean, including power washing and disinfecting.

* Facilities are organized and repaired between groups of pigs or as needed.

* Promote and demonstrate safe animal handling practices.

* Maintain accurate records using ISF protocols to complete necessary forms and electronic data.

* Order and dispense medications and vaccinations according to ISF protocols.

* Proper handling of chemicals (storage and application) and follow PPE requirements.

* Follow ISF mortality removal protocols and ensure safety and biosecurity procedures are being followed.

* Move animals (gilts and boars) using ISF safe handling policies.

* Provide feedback to farm manager.

* Receive, sort and pen incoming pigs.

* Assist with loading and unloading activities.

* Assist with month end inventories on animals and supplies.

* The three key expectations listed below are all tracked via audits, you play a critical role in the success of audits for the entire farm which also impacts incentive bonus payouts.

COMPANY EXPECTATIONS:

* Adhere to Iowa Select Farms bio-security policy at all times which includes reporting any violations or concerns to management team

* Compliance with Iowa Select Farms safety policies and procedures which includes continuous education to maintain a safe work environment

* Follow Iowa Select Farms animal wellbeing policy at all times and partner with the Production Well-being team in a timely manner if an incident occurs

WORK ENVIRONMENT

* This position is performed indoors.

* This position may require some tasks to be performed in outside weather conditions.

* The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

* While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibrations.

* The environment you will be working will have nuisance levels of gasses and dust, particularly in the winter months

PHYSICALITY REQUIREMENTS

* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

* Required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.

* The employee must be able to continuously repeat necessary movements such as bending, lifting and different hand movements as needed to complete tasks

* ability to lift at least 40 pounds and remove mortality weighing up to 300 lbs. with farm supplied tools

* Ability to climb over gates up to 48 inches in height

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

* This is a full-time position that will require a minimum of 40 hours per week

* Expected days and hours of operation include day-shift hours Monday-Fridays

* Occasional evening hours and weekend work may be required as job duties demand

* Weekend and holiday rotations are a requirement

* Additional availability may be required during staffing challenges

TRAVEL

* No travel is expected for this position

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

* No previous experience required

OTHER DUTIES

* Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Additional duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or changed at any time with or without notice.