Animal Care Assistant Jobs in Ruthton, MN (NOW HIRING)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Management and participation of farm production

• Manage and train employees to follow all production protocols and procedures
• Complete policing routine to monitor protocols, and monitor production and efficiencies
• Ensure appropriate, accurate inventory management of swine, semen ordering & supplies
• Monitor feed inventory and order when necessary
• Conduct goal setting with employees and monitor on a regular basis to maximize production
• Analyze financial reporting and make appropriate adjustments to meet and/or exceed budget; conduct appropriate SOAP analysis where applicable
• If unit has designated Assistant Site Manager and/or MIT, Site Manager is responsible for training the individual(s) in all designated aspects of management.
• Complete or supervise completion of required reporting through website, faxing, emails, etc.
• Participate with Human Resources in recruiting, interviewing and retaining farm employees

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing at all levels of farm involvement

• Utilize task sheets and time frames to maintain an organized workday.
• Create and utilize consistent monitoring of task schedules for both Gestation and Farrowing
• Provide consistent shareholder communication for both pig deliveries and vet recommendations (4 week, 2 week and 1 week calls)
• Participate at shareholder meetings as requested by Production Manager and/or Director of Sow Operations
• Train assistant manager and other employees on financial aspects of the farm and how their personal performance affects the finances outcome of the organization
• Produce and present appropriate presentations as requested

Ensure farm paperwork is completed accurately and on time

• HR paperwork must be completed on time to ensure accuracy in payroll and that the employee files are updated. It includes, but is not limited to new hire paperwork, absentee forms, evaluations, disciplinary forms, training forms and payroll approval reports
• Ensure completion of all work related injury paperwork and participate as necessary in accident investigations and corrective actions
• Ensure employees are properly trained on how to complete paperwork in their respective areas of work. Submit production records and corrections on time
• Ensure appropriate Porcitec data entry, reports and corrections are completed accurately and timely

Bio-Security

• Train and manage staff to adhere to all bio-security protocols
• Take appropriate measures to ensure bio-security audit deficiencies are corrected and brought into compliance in a timely manner

Animal Welfare

• Train and manage staff to adhere to all animal welfare and PQA guidelines
• Participate as requested in animal welfare audits and ensure any recommended corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner

Safe Working Environment

• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines
• Ensure all safety equipment is in place and utilized
• Train all employees in accident prevention for the areas they work in
• Hold monthly safety meetings with employees
• Maintain up-to-date safety sign off sheets

Ventilation Controls

• Monitor and ensure entire ventilation system is in good working order
• Regularly monitor the environment to achieve optimum comfort for the animals
• Train designated employees to monitor ventilation system in the Site Manager's absence

Facility Maintenance

• The facility must be maintained and well kept
• Train and direct staff to complete routine maintenance on a daily basis
• Communicate non-routine repairs to the maintenance department
• Train and direct staff to keep both interior and exterior of the unit clean and organized

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Prefer 2 Years Post High School Education With Agricultural Major

Training:As assigned per supervisor

Work Environment:

• Agricultural swine confinement environment in rural location
• Noise levels that require hearing protection in some areas
• Gestation, farrowing, and small swine care processes

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, walking and ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per day
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting and kneeling
• Frequent use of one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull
• Frequent lifting of objects weighing 3-20 pounds
• Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or requiring up to 50 pounds of force to move
• Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds or requiring up to 100 pounds of force to move with the assistance of another person as needed
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to attend and participate in meetings of various lengths

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to work weekends
• Must have valid drivers license and reliable transportation to get to work and attend meetings
• Basic computer knowledge to send/receive emails and reports
• Other duties assigned by supervisor