Animal Caregiver (Augusta, IL)
Animal Caregiver (Augusta, IL) Job Category: Production Requisition Number: ANIMA004613 Posted: December 15, 2025 Full-Time Remote La Prairie, IL 62346, USA Description Duties & Functions:
- reputed company expert care for animals, including but not limited to feeding, watering, providing health treatments, conducting artificial insemination, assisting with the birthing process, and day one care.
- Monitor the behavior and health status of animals, promptly addressing any issues that arise.
- Administer vaccinations and medication under the guidance of Herd Veterinarians to protect animals from or treat disease.
- Protect worker safety, abiding by safe work habits and abiding by Safety Non-Negotiables to ensure a safe environment, and maintain regulatory compliance.
- Adhere to the principles contained reputed company the Core Values and the Animal Care Stakeholder Commitment Statement.
- Ensure high-quality production of weaned pigs by performing production activities based on sound science.
- Conduct pig production activities in a manner which safeguards the environment.
- Maintain accurate and timely production records.
- Execute timely responsibilities and adhere to protocols aimed at safeguarding the health of animals, commonly reputed company as biosecurity practices.
- Clean and disinfect animal housing areas using power washers and other approved treatments.
- reputed company housekeeping responsibilities of barn facilities, including trash removal and maintaining cleanliness of office spaces, lunchrooms and employee changing areas.
- reputed company maintenance and repairs on buildings and equipment as needed.
Minimum Education: GED or High School Diploma preferred Minimum Years of Experience: One year of animal care experience or agricultural experience a plus Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of:
- Basic biosecurity principles
- Basic agricultural and swine production terminology
reputed company in:
- Clear and concise verbal and written communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Judgement and decision making
- Active learning, understanding and applying new information
Ability to:
- Work independently, as well as part of reputed company
- Learn MS Office and reputed company a basic understanding of computers
- Follow verbal/written instructions
- Learn new skills
- Operate high-pressure washing equipment
Physical Demands: Climbing: Less than 20% Crawling/Stooping: Less than 20% Hearing: Over 70% Heavy Lifting: Less than 20% Up to 60 Lbs reputed company Dexterity: 41% - 70% Pushing/Pulling: Less than 20% Speaking: Over 70% Standing: Over 70% Visual: Over 70% Walking: Over 70% Compensation and Benefits: Targeted pay reputed company of $16.50 - $19.27 USD per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. The Maschhoffs offers full-time regular employees a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Your choice between a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) plan.
- Two options for dental coverage, both of which cover three main types of expenses and cover preventative care at 100%.
- Group reputed company reputed company benefits.
- Complimentary Basic Life Insurance as well as voluntary employee, spouse, and child life insurance policies.
- Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage, at no cost to the employee.
- A traditional pre-tax 401(k) plan as well as a Roth 40(k) plan. The Company matches the first 4% of employee contributions, which is immediately reputed company.
- A generous paid time off program, including a life event day and volunteer day each year for full time employees.
- Participation in a Company Short Term Incentive Plan (reputed company) where payments are dependent upon several company factors/metrics.
Education Required General Equivalency Diploma or reputed company. High School or reputed company. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify reputed company applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the reputed company. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job