Animal Caregiver (Louisville, IL)

Duties & Functions:  • Provide expert care for animals, including but not limited to feeding, watering, providing health treatments, conducting artificial insemination, assisting with the birthing process, and day one care. • Monitor the behavior and health status of animals, promptly addressing any issues that arise. • Administer vaccinations and medication under the guidance of Herd Veterinarians to protect animals from or treat disease. • Protect worker safety, abiding by safe work habits and abiding by Safety Non-Negotiables to ensure a safe environment, and maintain regulatory compliance. • Adhere to the principles contained within the Core Values and the Animal Care Stakeholder Commitment Statement. • Ensure high-quality production of weaned pigs by performing production activities based on sound science. • Conduct pig production activities in a manner which safeguards the environment. • Maintain accurate and timely production records. • Execute timely responsibilities and adhere to protocols aimed at safeguarding the health of animals, commonly known as biosecurity practices. • Clean and disinfect animal housing areas using power washers and other approved treatments. • Perform housekeeping responsibilities of barn facilities, including trash removal and maintaining cleanliness of office spaces, lunchrooms and employee changing areas. • Perform maintenance and repairs on buildings and equipment as needed. Minimum Education: GED or High School Diploma preferred Minimum Years of Experience: One year of animal care experience or agricultural experience a plus Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of: • Basic biosecurity principles • Basic agricultural and swine production terminology Skill in: • Clear and concise verbal and written communication • Attention to detail • Problem solving • Judgement and decision making • Active learning, understanding and applying new information Ability to: • Work independently, as well as part of a team • Learn MS Office and gain a basic understanding of computers • Follow verbal/written instructions • Learn new skills • Operate high-pressure washing equipment Physical Demands: Climbing: Less than 20% Crawling/Stooping: Less than 20% Hearing: Over 70% Heavy Lifting: Less than 20% Up to 60 Lbs Manual Dexterity: 41% - 70% Pushing/Pulling: Less than 20% Speaking: Over 70% Standing: Over 70% Visual: Over 70% Walking: Over 70% Compensation and Benefits: Targeted pay range of $16.50 - $19.27 USD per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. The Maschhoffs offers full-time regular employees a comprehensive benefits package including: * Your choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plan. * Two options for dental coverage, both of which cover three main types of expenses and cover preventative care at 100%. * Group rate vision benefits. * Complimentary Basic Life Insurance as well as voluntary employee, spouse, and child life insurance policies. * Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage, at no cost to the employee. * A traditional pre-tax 401(k) plan as well as a Roth 40(k) plan. The Company matches the first 4% of employee contributions, which is immediately vested. * A generous paid time off program, including a life event day and volunteer day each year for full time employees. * Participation in a Company Short Term Incentive Plan (STI) where payments are dependent upon several company factors/metrics.