High School Animal Care Specialist; Part-time

Looking for a Flexible Job That Works With Your School Schedule?

Join the team at Schwartz Farms, Inc. and gain real-world experience while still focusing on school, sports, and activities. This part-time position is designed specifically for high school students (16+ years old) who want to learn, grow, and earn!

At Schwartz Farms, you're not just getting a job - you're joining a team that feels like family. Every day brings something new, and you'll receive hands‑on training working directly with animals in a safe and supportive environment.

Founded in 1978, Schwartz Farms began as a crop farming operation and has grown into a leading pork producer in the Midwest.

Today, we:

• Employ over 500 full‑time and 100 part‑time team members
• Operate farms in Minnesota, Kansas, Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska
• Work alongside 300 independent farm families

We are proud of our strong team culture, commitment to animal care, and focus on the future.

• No experience required - we train you!
• Flexible scheduling that works around school and activities
• Learn valuable job skills (teamwork, responsibility, communication)
• Gain hands‑on animal care experience
• Work in a supportive, team‑based environment

All you need is:

• A genuine interest in working with animals
• A strong work ethic
• A willingness to learn
• To be at least 16 years old

Tasks may include:

• Provide care for animals, ensuring they have access to food, water and a comfortable environment
• Assist with movement of animals
• Assist with treating and vaccinating animals
• Maintain accurate documentation
• Promote a safe work environment
• Maintain PQA certification status (provided on the job)
• Follow all SFI bio‑security policies and procedures
• Exhibit strong teamwork, including working to achieve team goals, embracing new technologies, working on new projects, etc.
• Demonstrate Schwartz Farms' values of integrity, respect, excellence and adaptability
• Advocate and engage in SFI's animal welfare policy, including promoting animal well‑being, remedying circumstances which impede animal care, and properly reporting instances of mistreatment or abuse
• Additional duties may be assigned as they arise

If you're motivated, dependable, and excited to work with animals, we'd love to meet you!

Apply today and start building your future with Schwartz Farms, Inc.!