At a Glance
- Tasks: Care for pigs and maintain a clean farm environment while learning on the job.
- Company: Join Seaboard Foods, a trusted leader in swine production.
- Benefits: Earn $16/hour with vacation days, sick leave, and paid holidays.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a difference in animal care while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: No experience needed; just bring your enthusiasm and basic math skills.
The predicted salary is between 16 - 16 £ per hour.
Job Purpose
Animal caretakers are responsible for attending to and caring for pigs in our swine production facilities. On‑job training is provided; related experience is not necessary.
Responsibilities & Tasks
- Monitoring feed quality and water supply
- Monitoring barn environment and ventilation systems
- Treating and vaccinating sick animals as necessary
- Breeding sows (if placed on sow farm)
- Processing piglets (if placed on sow farm)
- Loading and unloading pigs as scheduled
- Maintaining farm cleanliness
- Core Competencies
- Instills trust
- Communicates effectively
- Action oriented
- Ensures accountability
- Drives results
- Critical Competencies
- Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Instils Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Pay Rate
We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills and experience related to this position. Our starting compensation for this position in Holyoke, CO is $16 per hour.
Benefits
- Vacation: 3 days (up to 1 year)
- Vacation: 7 days (1+ year of service)
- Vacation: 10 days (10+ years of service)
- Sick: 48 hours per calendar year
- Holidays: 6 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays after 90 days of employment
Requirements
- No education or experience required.
- Basic math skills
- Flexible and able to work on assigned weekends (Saturday/Sunday)
- Bilingual in English and Spanish helpful, but not required.
- Must be able to work in a farm environment.
- Physical Demands
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift up to 100 pounds and sometimes push or move up to 300 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is commonly exposed to airborne particles and gases at low concentrations.
The employee is frequently exposed to waste material, feed and hog dust.
EEO Statement
Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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Animal Caretaker - Holyoke in Warwick employer: Seaboard Foods
Seaboard Foods is an excellent employer for those seeking a rewarding career in animal care, particularly in the vibrant community of Holyoke, CO. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer comprehensive on-the-job training, competitive pay starting at $16 per hour, and generous benefits including vacation days and paid holidays. Our inclusive work culture fosters trust and accountability, making it a great place for individuals passionate about animal welfare to thrive.
