Job Description
Job Description
Animal Care Technician - Southwest
#24-681
Butler, Missouri, United States
Requisition Number 24-681
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 & efficiencies
- Learn specialized skills necessary for smooth work flow
- Become a skilled employee in animal husbandry to reduce stress of herd and maximize production
- Follow daily task sheets in the department to achieve production targets
- Complete 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 workday
- Give daily input to lead person in area on production and animal health concerns
- Learn 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 investigation
- Daily 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 basisSafe 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 areaVentilation Control
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 animalsFacility MaintenanceThe 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 organizedMARGINAL FUNCTIONS
Other duties and projects as assigned by lead person in area and farm management
POSITION SPECIFICATIONS
Education : High School Diploma or GED Preferred
Experience : No Experience Required, 1+ Years Livestock Experience with High School Diploma Preferred
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 dayFrequent bending, reaching, squatting and kneelingFrequent use of one or both hands / arms to grasp or pullFrequent lifting of objects weighing 3-20 poundsOccasional bending while pulling and / or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to moveOccasional 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 neededAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writingMust be able to print and / or write legiblyAdditional Requirements : Must be able to work weekends and have reliable method of transportation to get to work
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