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Schwartz Farms Inc.

Animal Care Specialist

Schwartz Farms Inc., Lexington, Nebraska, United States, 68850

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As a family company, Schwartz Farms, Inc. is committed to caring for its people and animals by demonstrating the values of integrity, respect, excellence, and adaptability. Known for quality pork production, SFI is a proud advocate of creating opportunities for rural communities with presence in Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota. As a premier pork producer, Schwartz Farms embraces itself for a challenging and rewarding future.

We are seeking individuals who demonstrate these values for an Animal Care Specialist Position. As an Animal Care Specialist, you can count on becoming not just part of a growing company, but a family.

Position Objectives And Purpose The Animal Care Specialist is responsible for providing support to the breeding or farrowing teams.

Essential Functions

Provide care for animals, ensuring they have access to food, water and a comfortable environment

Assist with movement of animals

Treat and vaccinate animals

Maintain accurate documentation

Assist in power washing

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.

Be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. with reasonable accommodation

Additional Duties

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

Maintain and promote a safe working environment

Salary: $18.50 per hour

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