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Sow Farm Animal Caretaker

Company:
Iowa Select Farms
Location:
Woodburn, IA, 50275
Posted:
May 07, 2025
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Description:

Do you enjoy working with animals?

We have opportunities for full and part time employment in your area!

In an animal caretaker position at Iowa Select Farms, you would join a team that oversees the daily care of our animals.

An overview of daily responsibilities includes, but are not limited to the following: * Providing feed and water, and a daily observation of every animal * Tending to newborn piglets * Breeding and pregnancy checking * Ensuring proper environmental conditions * Light facility maintenance including rotating power washing responsibilities * No prior experience required!

* All duties completed while adhering to Iowa Select Farms policies and procedures.

Compensation details for a full time Animal Caretaker include: * $20 per hour * One-time retention bonus of $1,000 given after your 2nd and 3rd year of employment Consecutively ranked a top workplace in Iowa, Iowa Select Farms is dedicated to providing employees with competitive benefits along with unique forms of recognition packages, including: * $1,560 Full-time employee referral bonus program * Several avenues for growth and development including organized leadership training * Affordable and comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, term life insurance, short and long-term disability, and Flex spending * 3+ weeks of flexible paid-time-off per year * Opportunity to enroll in our 401(K) program which includes a company % match * Birth recovery & Parental leave * Paid days off for company family fun days * Scholarship opportunities for employees and dependents * Seasonal pork giveaways Minimum requirements for this position include: * Adhering to all company biosecurity, animal well-being and safety policies * The ability to lift, push or pull up-to 40lbs and climb over gates up to 48 inches in height * Must be self-motivated, dependable, and able to work effectively in a team-oriented environment * Ability to work a rotating weekend and holiday schedules Full job description will be provided in the interview

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