Animal Caretaker
Prestage
Full time
Animal Caretaker
Prestage· Prestage Farms of Mississippi - 05
About this role
Performs various daily activities relating to the farrowing and/or breeding of and health/welfare of swine. Performs duties including, but not limited to, monitoring house/room environment, care and feeding of animals, farm sanitation, animal health and well-being, safety and housekeeping, animal movement, animal science and husbandry, and animal tracking data and all associated paperwork.
- Must have good communication skills
- Adaptable to change
- Ability to do hard physical labor
- Ability to follow instructions
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Assists in all operations and care/feeding of the animals. Ensures the welfare/well being of the animals.
Insures proper feed and supplies are on hand and follows standards for feeding and watering animals.
Identifies problem areas and corrects them immediately or reports them to their supervisor.
Ensures that all standards and procedures are known, understood and adhered to, as trained; including all safety procedures.
Develops and/or maintains proper record keeping tools for the animals. Completes regular reports in a timely manner and any variances are corrected.
Maintains all equipment and the correct environment in all barns at all times. All inconsistencies are identified and immediately rectified or reported to their supervisor.
Promotes teamwork and is an active participant of the farm’s team.
Responsible for being in compliance with all environmental laws and procedures to which Prestage Farms of Oklahoma, LLC subscribes.
Performs other duties as defined by manager.
SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to work evenings and weekends when necessary
ADA REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to walk, stoop, bend, climb, repetitive motions, see and distinguish colors, hear, and lift up to 50lbs.In addition to very competitive pay employees of Prestage Farms receive:
- Sick Pay
- Vacation Pay
- Holiday Pay
- 401(k) Plan
- Medical Insurance
- Voluntary Insurance options such as Dental, Vision, Etc.
For more information on our team here at Prestage Farms click here: https://www.prestagefarms.com/our-team
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the Animal Caretaker position at Prestage located?
This Animal Caretaker role at Prestage is based in Houston, Mississippi, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Animal Caretaker role at Prestage full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Animal Caretaker role in the Prestage Farms of Mississippi - 05 department at Prestage.
Which team or department does the Animal Caretaker at Prestage belong to?
This Animal Caretaker position is part of the Prestage Farms of Mississippi - 05 department at Prestage. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Animal Caretaker job at Prestage posted?
This Animal Caretaker position at Prestage was posted on May 4, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Animal Caretaker
Prestage
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