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Infographic showing various Caretaker Farm job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, and 4% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,309 per year, or $20.3 per hour.

Animal Caretaker Utility - Farm 218

Seaboard Corporation

Guymon, OK • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

SEABOARD FOODS

Job Title: Animal Caretaker

EXEMPT: Yes DIVISION: Live

SHIFT: As Needed DEPARTMENT: Farm

REPORT TO: Farm Manager LOCATION: Leoti, KS

ABOUT US

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the "Best Places to Work" by Kansas City's Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter."

JOB PURPOSE

Animal caretakers are responsible for attending to and caring for pigs in our swine production facilities. On-the-job training is provided; related experience is not necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS

  • Monitoring feed quality and water supply
  • Monitoring barn environment and ventilation systems
  • Treating and vaccinating sick animals as necessary
  • Breeding sows (if placed on sow farm)
  • Processing piglets (if placed on sow farm)
  • Loading and unloading pigs as scheduled
  • Maintaining farm cleanliness

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skills, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as listed below.

  • No education or experience required.
  • Basic math skills
  • Flexible and able to work on assigned weekends (Saturday/Sunday)
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish helpful, but not required
  • Must be able to work in farm environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift up to 100 pounds and sometimes push/and or move up to 300 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is commonly exposed to airborne particles and gases at low concentrations. The employee is frequently exposed to waste material, feed and hog dust.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE

The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested.

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

American-owned & Fortune 500 company in Kansas City

Relocation assistance depending on the location and role

Medical, vision & dental benefits after 90 days

Tuition reimbursement

Company paid life insurance

Employee pork purchase program

Paid short-term disability

Wellness program

401K with company match

Employee assistance program

PTO & company holidays

Paid parental leave

Exciting & diverse culture, where your work matters

JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW: "I understand this job description and its requirements; and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand the job duties, responsibilities, and functions may be altered by the Company at any time."

I have noted below any accommodations that are required to enable me to perform these duties. I have also noted below any job responsibilities or functions which I am unable to perform, with or without accommodations.

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Incumbent Date

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Company Representative Date

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other status protect

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