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JBS USA ANIMAL BREEDER- LAMAR,CO in Lamar, Colorado

Description

Essential Functions:

  • Learn and develop individual skills based on work requirements in the employees designated work area.

  • Work in a cohesive team environment to provide essential care to the animals.

  • Expect 100% supervision for the first 30 days of employment followed. Determination of Animal Care Technician 2 to be made at 90 days of employment.

  • Basic sow/gilt handling: feeding/watering/moving.

  • Operating machinery and equipment.

  • Assisting with farrowing (birth).

  • Assist with breeding (artificial insemination).

  • Handling and using chemicals.

  • Vaccinating and medicating sows and piglets.

  • Cleaning, afterbirth, dead pigs, scraping.

  • Ability to use computer equipment: hand held devices and electronic wands.

  • Loading and unloading pigs as scheduled.

  • Maintaining farm cleanliness.

  • Adhere to all biosecurity standards including showering in and out of facilities.

Success Factors:

  • At 90 days of employment, if supervision level is 30% or less, a move to Animal Care Technician 2 will be warranted. If 100% supervision is mandated, continue at Animal Care Technician 1 with further 30 day reviews. THIS IS A SKILLS BASED ASSESSMENT BASED ON A TIMEFRAME OF DISCUSSION!!

  • Able to act in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a systematic approach to decision making.

  • Able to react to a work environment that will change day to day as unexpected things occur in the production system.

  • Reliable transportation to get to and from work, located in a rural area.

Job Qualifications:

  • Previous animal care experience preferred but not required.

  • Be a team oriented, self-motivated and positive individual with strong work ethic.

  • Ability to learn or already have technology knowledge: hand held devices/wand sows, and other equipment as necessary

  • Work weekend and holiday hours as required on a rotational basis.

Working Conditions:

  • Standing, walking and the ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per day.

  • Frequent bending, reaching, squatting and kneeling.

  • Frequent use of one or both arms to grasp or pull.

  • Frequent lifting of objects weighing 3 – 20 pounds.

  • Occasional bending wile pulling or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move.

  • Occasional bending wile pulling or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds or requiring up to 100 pounds of force to move.

  • Ability to print and or write legibly

  • Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.

  • Ability to work with all office equipment is required.

  • Ability to work in animal confinement conditions

  • Extended hours are required as needed.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits :

  • Benefits : Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;

  • Paid Time Off : vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;

  • 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;

  • Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s quarterly bonus plan: the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;

  • Better Futures Program – Online Classes or select 2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!

  • Supervisor Development Program: Opportunity to grow your career through leadership training.

EOE/Vet/Disability

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