Animal Caretaker - GDU - Bedford, IA

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TITLE:
Gilt Development Unit Animal Caretaker

REPORTS TO: GDU Manager

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

• Adhere to ISF bio-security policy at all times and report to management team any violation.
• Adhere to ISF animal wellbeing policy at all times and know reporting procedures when incident occurs.
• Adhere to ISF safety policies and procedures and wear appropriate safety equipment (PPE) for appropriate tasks and work in a safe manner.
• The 3 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 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.
• Maintain accurate records using ISF forms and protocols.
• Procure, administer and dispense medications and vaccinations according to ISF protocols.
• Perform heat detection, artificial insemination and pregnancy checks.
• Proper handling of chemicals (storage and application).
• Follow dead removal protocols; including driving farm equipment/tractors and ensure safety and biosecurity procedures are being followed.
• Move animals (gilts and boars) using safe handling practices.
• Provide feedback to farm manager.
• Receive, sort and pen incoming pigs.
• Assist with loading and unloading activities.
• Perform month end inventories on animals and supplies.
• Demeanor should be positive and professional at all times.
• Daily focus should be on welfare of animals, not personal issues.
• Attendance is critical. Be at work on scheduled days and be ready to walk into barns by start time given.
• Be friendly, positive, helpful, team-oriented and respectful to co-workers and management team.
• Flexibility in hours during health and staffing challenges is required.

• Adhere to ISF bio-security policy at all times and report to management team any violation.
• Adhere to ISF animal wellbeing policy at all times and know reporting procedures when incident occurs.
• Adhere to ISF safety policies and procedures and wear appropriate safety equipment (PPE) for appropriate tasks and work in a safe manner.
• The 3 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 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.
• Maintain accurate records using ISF forms and protocols.
• Procure, administer and dispense medications and vaccinations according to ISF protocols.
• Perform heat detection, artificial insemination and pregnancy checks.
• Proper handling of chemicals (storage and application).
• Follow dead removal protocols; including driving farm equipment/tractors and ensure safety and biosecurity procedures are being followed.
• Move animals (gilts and boars) using safe handling practices.
• Provide feedback to farm manager.
• Receive, sort and pen incoming pigs.
• Assist with loading and unloading activities.
• Perform month end inventories on animals and supplies.
• Demeanor should be positive and professional at all times.
• Daily focus should be on welfare of animals, not personal issues.
• Attendance is critical. Be at work on scheduled days and be ready to walk into barns by start time given.
• Be friendly, positive, helpful, team-oriented and respectful to co-workers and…