Animal Breeder - GDU

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Gilt Development Unit Animal Caretaker

GDU Manager

12/12/23

• 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.

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.
  • Observations 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.

• 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…