Animal care technician

Job Description

Objective :

Follow directions of farm management and protocols to the best of employee's ability for maximum production, efficiency and profit-ability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Learn and develop individual skills based on work requirements in the employee's designated work area Follow 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 timely
• Communicate effectively with area employees and farm management Follow 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 affect
• Complete production paperwork accurately and on time Work with farm management to ensure completion of all work related injury paperwork and participate as necessary in accident investigationDaily recording of monitored production items
• Bio-Security Adherence Adhere 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 basis
• Safe Working Environment Follow 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 area
• Ventilation Controls Be 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 animals
• Facility Maintenance The 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 organized

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

Other duties and projects as assigned by lead person in area and farm management

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

Experience : No Experience Required, 1 Years Livestock Experience with High School Diploma Preferred

Training : My Pipestone New Hire Courses

• Introduction
• Animal Welfare
• Biosecurity
• Employee Handbook
• Safety
• Additional Position Related My Pipestone Assigned
• Monthly Animal Welfare, Biosecurity and Safety Topics
• Annual Safety Refresher Training

Work Environment :

• Agricultural swine environment in rural area
• Noise levels that require hearing protection in some areas gestation, farrowing, and small swine care processes

Physical Requirements :

• Standing, walking and ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per day
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting and kneeling
• Frequent use of one or both hands / arms to grasp or pull
• Frequent lifting of objects weighing 3-20 pounds
• Occasional bending while pulling and / or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move
• Occasional 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 needed
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Must be able to print and / or write legibly

Additional Requirements : Must be able to work weekends and have reliable method of transportation to get to work

Last updated : 2024-05-30