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Seaboard Corporation

Animal Caretaker

Iowa Falls, IA · On-site

JOB PURPOSE Animal caretakers are responsible for attending to and caring for pigs in our swine ... processing plant, to produce Prairie Freshpork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the ...

Seaboard

Animal Caretaker

Leon, IA

JOB PURPOSE Animal caretakers are responsible for attending to and caring for pigs in our swine ... processing plant, to produce Prairie Freshpork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the ...

Seaboard Foods

Animal Caretaker

Leon, IA · On-site

JOB PURPOSE Animal caretakers are responsible for attending to and caring for pigs in our swine ... plant, to produce Prairie Fresh ®  pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment ...

Seaboard Foods

Animal Caretaker

Perryton, TX · On-site

JOB PURPOSE Animal caretakers are responsible for attending to and caring for pigs in our swine ... More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to ...

Seaboard

Animal Caretaker

Bloomfield, IA · On-site

JOB PURPOSE Animal caretakers are responsible for attending to and caring for pigs in our swine ... processing plant, to produce Prairie Freshpork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the ...

Niagara Bottling LLC

Plant Engineering Manager Responsible for the design, construction, maintenance, and/or repair of ... Paid parental and caregiver leaves * Medical, including virtual care options * Dental * Vision ...

Seaboard Corporation

Animal Caretaker

Carroll, IA

JOB PURPOSE Animal caretakers are responsible for attending to and caring for pigs in our swine ... processing plant, to produce Prairie Freshpork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the ...

Seaboard Foods

Animal Caretaker

Liberal, KS

JOB PURPOSE Animal caretakers are responsible for attending to and caring for pigs in our swine ... More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to ...

Seaboard Foods

Animal Caretaker

Leoti, KS · On-site

JOB PURPOSE Animal caretakers are responsible for attending to and caring for pigs in our swine ... More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to ...

Waste Management

Plant Associate

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$20.69/hr

... its caretakers. We Are People First: The members of the WM family are the foundation for our ... I. Job Summary The Plant Associate will ensure all waste is unloaded from vehicles, the vehicles ...

Seaboard Foods

Animal Caretaker

Rolla, KS

JOB PURPOSE Animal caretakers are responsible for attending to and caring for pigs in our swine ... plant, to produce Prairie Fresh ® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment ...

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How much do plant caretaker jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for plant caretaker in the United States is $20.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $23.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a plant caretaker?

A Plant Caretaker is responsible for maintaining the health and appearance of plants in various environments, such as homes, offices, gardens, or greenhouses. Their duties typically include watering, pruning, fertilizing, and monitoring for pests or diseases. They may also provide advice on plant care and recommend appropriate species for specific conditions. Some Plant Caretakers work independently, while others may be employed by nurseries, landscaping companies, or botanical gardens. The role requires knowledge of plant biology and proper maintenance techniques to ensure plants thrive.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a plant caretaker?

To thrive as a Plant Caretaker, you need a solid understanding of plant biology, watering schedules, and pest management, often supported by experience in horticulture or landscaping. Familiarity with irrigation systems, gardening tools, and sometimes plant care software is beneficial. Attention to detail, strong observation skills, and a passion for working with plants help someone excel in this role. These skills ensure healthy plant growth and maintain beautiful environments in gardens, nurseries, offices, or public spaces.

What are some common challenges plant caretakers face on the job?

Plant Caretakers often manage a wide variety of plant species with differing needs, which can be challenging when maintaining large collections or dealing with changing seasonal conditions. Adapting watering, pruning, and pest control techniques for different environments—such as indoor offices versus outdoor gardens—requires flexibility and ongoing learning. Occasionally, you may need to respond quickly to plant health issues, work in various weather conditions, or adjust routines during peak growing seasons. However, these challenges also present opportunities to deepen your horticultural expertise and enjoy visible results from your care and dedication.

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Infographic showing various Plant Caretaker job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,309 per year, or $20.3 per hour.

Animal Caretaker

Seaboard Corporation

Iowa Falls, IA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

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, accepts accountability, and drives results.

REQUIREMENTS

  • 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.

ABOUT SEABOARD FOODS

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. Together, more than 5,000 employees in five states work in our farms, feed mills, and processing plant, to produce Prairie Freshpork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees and the communities we call home.

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 protected by law.

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