Animal Caretaker
Prestage · Oklahoma City
Prestage Farms is seeking a dedicated Animal Caretaker to join our team. This role involves various daily activities related to the care and welfare of swine. Responsibilities include monitoring the environment, feeding and caring for animals, maintaining farm sanitation, and ensuring animal health and well-being. The Animal Caretaker will also handle animal movement and document tracking data alongside all associated paperwork.
Requirements
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to adapt to change
- Capability for hard physical labor
- Ability to follow instructions meticulously
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in all daily operations related to the care and feeding of animals
- Ensure the welfare and well-being of the animals at all times
- Maintain adequate feed and supplies, adhering to standards for feeding and watering
- Identify and correct any problem areas promptly or report them to the supervisor
- Follow all safety procedures and ensure understanding of standards and protocols
- Maintain thorough record-keeping tools for animal management and complete reports on time
- Clean and maintain equipment, ensuring a safe and correct environment within barns
- Collaborate with team members to promote a supportive working environment
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the manager
Special Job Requirements:
- Availability to work evenings and weekends as necessary
ADA Requirements:
Ability to walk, stoop, bend, climb, perform repetitive motions, see and distinguish colors, hear, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Benefits
In addition to very competitive pay employees of Prestage Farms receive:
- Sick Pay
- Vacation Pay
- Holiday Pay
- 401(k) Plan
- Medical Insurance
- Voluntary Insurance options such as Dental, Vision, Etc.
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