**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