Animal Caretaker Iii Job Niota Illinois USA,Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care

Position: ANIMAL CARETAKER III
Location: Niota

Job Title

Position at JBS USA

Essential Functions

The essential functions of this position include:

Taking an active role in safety and bio-security programs

Recognizing and reporting broken or faulty equipment

Meeting company expectations for attendance and punctuality

Following all rules and procedures

Attending all mandatory meetings and training

Maintaining a good working relationship with co-workers

Being receptive to constructive criticism

Performing all required duties in a timely manner

Understanding and demonstrating farm bio-security requirements

Achieving PQA+ training

Demonstrating correct handling techniques for animals

Demonstrating safe power washing techniques

Demonstrating correct methods of medication handling and storage

Demonstrating correct methods of euthanasia of animals

Demonstrating correct methods of dead animal disposal

Demonstrating correct methods of treating and vaccinating animals

Demonstrating all aspects of processing piglets including castration

Demonstrating general housekeeping and sanitation skills

Demonstrating artificial insemination protocols and procedures under supervision

Demonstrating semen handling, heat detection, and breeding of weaned sows, gilts, and opportunity animals under supervision

Demonstrating proper techniques of feeding in breeding, gestation, and lactation

Demonstrating proper techniques of sow monitoring in farrowing

Demonstrating proper techniques of day 0-3 pig care

Demonstrating proper techniques of sorting and fostering

Demonstrating proper techniques of manure feedback

Demonstrating proper techniques of prostaglandin use

Ensuring all bio-security procedures are followed

Ensuring all animal welfare procedures are followed

All other duties as may be assigned

Success Factors

The following success factors are important for this position:

Willingness to listen and learn
Ability to be a team player
Ability to work in a physically demanding environment
Ability to work weekends and holidays as required
Display honesty, trustworthiness, and dependability at all times
Show pride in work well done
Be respectfully of others
Maintain strong work ethic
Show initiative to seek other work upon completion of a task

Job Qualifications

The following qualifications are required for this position:

Ability to lift in excess of 50lbs moving up to 100 yards daily, be able to lift 15 lbs. repeatedly on a daily basis from side to side for at least 1 hour. Push and/or pull a minimum of 500 lbs. in a cart with wheels when required. Squat to floor, grip small objects with ease and twist at least 45 degrees.
Be capable of repeated actions
Be responsive to visible signs of animal discomfort
Be responsive to verbal alarms and sounds of animals
Be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing with other employees and company contacts
Be able to move, load and unload animals 600 plus pounds
Be able to walk and stand for long periods of time on different surfaces including concrete
Be able to climb in and out of crates and over obstacles
Be able climb different types of ladders including feed bin ladders
Be able to maintain balance on all surfaces
Be able to retain and perform written and spoken instructions
Must not own or live near any swine. Must not live with anyone who has contact with swine.

Working Conditions

The working conditions for this position include:

Extreme temperatures during summer and winter months
Muddy, snow covered, icy, and difficult to maneuver roads during heavy rains or snowfalls
Loud noise during different job duties
Exposure to odors, dusts, and gasses that may be uncomfortable or hazardous if proper procedures are not followed
Exposure to electrical boxes and machinery that are not to be entered or repaired by those who are not certified in basic electrical training and/or lock out tag out by the Safety Coordinator
Exposure to procedures that cause contact with hazardous materials

Compensation and Benefits

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

Benefits:
Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment
Paid Time Off: vacation, and 6 company observed holidays
401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule
Better Futures Program – Online Classes or select 2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
Supervisor Development Program:
Opportunity to grow your career through leadership training

About JBS

JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim's, the largest poultry company in North America.

JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado,…