Animal Caretaker
- Location
- Pheba, Mississippi, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
As an Animal Caretaker at Prestage, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of animal welfare and care in our swine operations. Your primary duties include monitoring the environment within animal housing, feeding and caring for the animals, ensuring farm sanitation, and maintaining accurate health records. This role also encompasses animal movement, animal science, and husbandry as well as data tracking and associated paperwork. Requirements
• Strong communication skills • Ability to adapt to changing situations • Willingness to perform hard physical labor • Capability to follow instructions meticulously Essential Duties: Assist with the care and feeding of animals, ensure their health and well-being, maintain proper inventory of feed and supplies, and adhere to safety procedures. Identify and report issues to supervisors promptly. Develop and maintain accurate record-keeping for the animals and ensure consistent environmental standards in barns. Promote teamwork and contribute positively to a collaborative work environment. Special Job Requirements: Willingness to work evenings and weekends as necessary. ADA Requirements: Ability to walk, stoop, bend, climb, perform repetitive motions, distinguish colors, hear, and lift weights of up to 50 lbs. Benefits 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
From Prestage's careers page (Workable), checked 29 Oct 2026.
How to apply
- Select Apply on prestagefarms.com. It opens Prestage's own application form in a new tab, run on Workable.
- Fill in the form and upload your résumé there. Jobiwork never sees your application.
- Prestage will reply to you directly. No real employer asks you for money to apply.
Posted 10 Sept 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job