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Darling Ingredients Inc.

Mechanic

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$29.73 - $32.73/hr

Company DetailsDarling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture ... Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your ...

Darling Ingredients

Mechanic

Des Moines, IA · On-site

Company Details Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture ... Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your ...

Darling Ingredients Inc.

Mechanic

Des Moines, IA · On-site

$29.73 - $32.73/hr

Company Details Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture ... Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for animal rights in Iowa is $19.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.25 and $23.46 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an animal rights job?

An Animal Rights job involves advocating for the ethical treatment and protection of animals through activism, education, policy change, or direct care. Professionals in this field may work for nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or research institutions to combat animal cruelty, promote humane laws, and raise awareness. Roles can include lobbying for legislation, conducting investigations, rescuing animals, or educating the public. These jobs require a passion for animal welfare and may involve working with veterinarians, legal teams, and activists to create meaningful change.

What are typical daily responsibilities for an animal rights advocate?

Animal Rights Advocates often spend their days conducting research on animal welfare issues, organizing and participating in awareness campaigns, and meeting with legislators or stakeholders to promote policy changes. They may also respond to inquiries from the public, coordinate with shelters and rescue organizations, and create educational materials or social media content to raise awareness. Collaboration with legal teams and partnering nonprofits is common, as is attending community events or public hearings. This dynamic mix of responsibilities helps advocates drive meaningful change for animal welfare and build support across various audiences.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the animal rights position, and why are they important?

To thrive in an Animal Rights Advocate role, you need a solid understanding of animal welfare laws, advocacy strategies, and ethical frameworks, often supported by a degree in animal science, law, or a related field. Familiarity with research databases, social media campaigns, and case management tools is valuable, along with certifications from animal welfare organizations. Strong interpersonal skills, persuasive communication, and public speaking abilities help advocates inspire change and build coalitions. These skills ensure effective education, campaigns, and legal efforts to protect animal rights while engaging diverse stakeholders.

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Infographic showing various Animal Rights job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,124 per year, or $19.8 per hour.

Feedlot Specialist

Summit Agricultural Group

Alden, IA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
  • Oversee and ensure health of cattle
    • Daily observation
      • Check for open wounds on tails, feet and/or ears
      • Cattle are eating and drinking on a regular basis
      • Able to walk with no limp on all four hoofs
      • Cattle are not by themselves, sunken in, with their head down as that can indicate sickness
      • Environment is maintained by cleaning pens weekly by the removal of manure and adding more dirt to maintain comfort
    • Administer treatment protocols
      • Treatment may included but not limited to the removal of cattle in need of treatment to another location, administering antibiotics and anti-inflammatories with approved methods of euthanasia, as needed
    • Vaccination administration and Reporting
      • Complete treatment form to outline history of treatment
    • Complete Daily Paperwork - Animal treatment summary, feed sheets, commodities reports, etc.
    • Assist with morning and afternoon cattle feedings
      • Ensure correct rations and feed times are established and followed
      • Ensure truck loads are maximized with weights and rations
      • Accurately mix feed
      • Oversee upkeep of bunks
    • Maintain Inventory on all commodities, medications, implants and vaccines
    • General maintenance of company equipment
      • Include by not limited to applying grease, changing oil, checking tire pressure and replacing tires, as needed
    • Ability to operate Heavy Equipment
      • Feed Truck
      • Payloaders
      • Tractor
      • Skid Loaders
    • Special Projects -- Coordinate and complete special projects as requested for the Iowa Feedlot/Operations Manager and other Summit Farms management, as needed basis
    • Maintain a positive attitude while conducting work tasks along with a positive relationship with co-workers, vendors and clients.
    • Prioritize work tasks to ensure high priority items are taken care of first
    • Perform duties in a safe manner and follow all safety policies
    • All other duties as assigned by Manager

Work Environment:
  • This position is performed inside and outside pending the location of the cattle while being exposed to outside weather conditions.
  • The noise level within the work environment can be loud and during seasonal months additional fumes and dust may be more noticeable.

Education/Experience:
  • Prior experience working and being around livestock is preferred
  • Class A CDL preferred, but not required

Physicality Requirements:
  • Required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear.
  • The employee must be able to continuously repeat necessary movements such as bending, lifting and different hand movements as needed to complete tasks
  • Ability to frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50
  • Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust
  • Ability to lift up to 75 pounds along with climbing up ladders and over gates
  • Ability to climb in and out of livestock trailers that can be as short as 48 inches in heigh

Position Type:
  • This position is full-time working Monday-Friday and/or work every other weekend with a day off during the week pending the schedule.
  • Additional hours may be required during staffing challenges and/or seasonal needs.

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