Animal Caretaker - Holyoke, CO

Animal caretakers are responsible for attending to and caring for pigs in our swine production facilities. On-the-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 CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: i nstills 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/Hr. Vacatio n 3 days ( DOH to 1 year ) 7 days (1 + year of service) 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 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/and 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. ABOUT SEABOARD FOODS At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to the bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh ® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. WHY SEABOARD FOODS? American-owned & Fortune 500 company in Kansas City Relocation assistance depending on the location and role Medical, vision & dental benefits after 90 days of employment Wellness program 401K with company match Exciting & diverse culture, where your work matters 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. undefined ThisCompany is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on thebasis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability,veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race,gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeepingpurposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. Allinformation provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest.Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjectedto any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide thisinformation. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that youselect "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for yourvoluntary cooperation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Seaboard Foods