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Carthage Veterinary Service, LTD · 3 months ago

Finishing Technician

Blandinsville, IL, US

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Carthage Veterinary Service, LTD is seeking a Finishing Technician responsible for the daily activities of animal care at the finishing site. The role involves ensuring the welfare of the animals, including their feeding, watering, and overall management, while adhering to safety and biosecurity practices.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Complies with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) to complete all daily tasks effectively and efficiently

Ensures animals are being cared for daily, including water, feed and management

Ensures and follows the highest level of a safe work environment and work practices

Complies with the practices and principals of biosecurity to safeguard the life and health of the herd

Routinely cares for the welfare of the animals on a daily basis, following SOPs

Gives feedback on any production related issues to Finishing Site Manager

Flow pigs through the barn to maximize usage and optimize health and production

Ensures cleanliness and sanitation in barn, alleyways, and office

Assists with other duties as assigned by the Site Manager or Finishing Services Manager

Qualification

Animal careAnimal behavior understandingFollowing directionsCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Desire to work with pigs, willingness to learn and understand animal behavior, tolerate and willingness to perform animal care tasks on a routine basis

Must be available to work 11 of 14 days in a pay cycle, including some weekends and holidays

Must have a solid work history and have ability to provide solid work references

Ability to stand, walk, kneel, squat and be on feet for up to 10 hours per day

Frequent bending, reaching, pulling, lifting – occasionally lifting and pulling up to 100 lbs. with assistance of another team member

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Ability to work in noise levels that may require hearing protection in some areas

Ability to display a high level of respect to team members and animals

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Ability to follow directions

Ability to work in fast moving environment