Animal Caretaker Level IV - Loadout

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting Animal Caretaker IV Team Member opportunity in our Holyoke CO, location. The Animal Caretaker IV Team Member is responsible for loading market hogs from commercial finisher buildings being delivered to the processing plant under direction of the Loadout Supervisor.

 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 connecting 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. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Sort and loadout market hogs while ensuring all loadout and animal handling procedures are followed.
• Ensure that all Seaboard Foods loadout, animal handling, and safety guide procedures and guidelines are always followed by all team members.
• Properly wear all personal protective equipment outlined in the company standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Follow all biosecurity guidelines while performing all job duties.
• Properly wash, disinfect and store equipment and clothing as needed and scheduled.
• Assist in cleaning and maintaining office areas.

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

 PAY RATE:
We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills and experience related to this position. Our starting compensation for this position in Holyoke, CO is $18/Hr.

Benefits

• Vacation
• 3 days (DOH to 1 year)
• 7 days (1+ year of service)
• 10 days (10+ years of service)
• Sick 
• 48 hours per calendar year
• Holidays- 6 paid holidays and 2 Floating Holidays after 90 days of employment

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as listed below.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Bilingual, Spanish and English preferred but not necessary.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility.  The employee must regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color 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? 

• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire 
• 401K with company match 
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays 
• Wellness Program  
• Tuition reimbursement  
• Employee pork purchase program  

For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site: https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/working-at-seaboard-foods/benefits/ 

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans’ status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.