Animal Caretaker

Seaboard Corporation

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Perryton, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Responsible for the daily care and monitoring of pigs in swine production facilities, including feed, water, and ventilation management. Tasks include treating sick animals, breeding sows, processing piglets, and maintaining overall farm cleanliness.

Qualifications

You have basic math skills and are able to work in a farm environment. While bilingualism in English and Spanish is helpful, it is not required for this role.

Must Have Skills for ATS

basic math skills

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, ensures accountability, and drives results.

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

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 after 90 days

• 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

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Seaboard Corporation

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. Together, more than 5,000 employees in five states work in 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.
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