Find & Apply For Animal Control Officer Jobs in Sandusky, Ohio

Job Summary:

The Hog Handler tasks to ensure the welfare/well-being of the animals. Tasks include barn sanitation, animal removal, and animal movement.

Responsibilities:

• Unload, sort, and move live hogs safely and humanely through designated barn and holding areas.
• Count pigs as they move off trucks and verify counts against shipping and receiving documentation.
• Monitor animal condition and behavior to identify signs of illness, injury, stress, or fatigue and report concerns to leadership immediately.
• Maintain proper animal flow while minimizing stress and ensuring compliance with animal welfare standards.
• Provide hogs with access to water and assist in maintaining proper feed and holding conditions as directed.
• Clean and sanitize pens, alleyways, gates, trailers, and work areas in accordance with company sanitation and biosecurity standards.
• Operate gates, sorting panels, water systems, and other barn equipment safely and efficiently.
• Assist with loading and unloading livestock trailers while ensuring proper handling procedures are followed.
• Follow all animal welfare policies and procedures including:
• Providing a physical environment that meets the animal's needs
• Providing access to adequate water and high-quality feed
• Providing humane treatment of animals
• Identifying and appropriately treating animals in need of health care
• Following approved euthanasia guidelines when necessary
• Maintain accurate production information and update all department records as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous livestock handing helpful.
• Ability to do hard physical labor.
• Strong commitment to teamwork.
• Ability to follow instructions and deal with standardized situations.
• Weekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment. Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time throughout the shift.
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions including heat, cold, humidity, dust, odors, and wet/slippery surfaces.
• Frequently lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds; occasional heavier lifting may be required with assistance.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, climb, and reach repeatedly throughout the workday.
• Ability to safely handle and move live animals in a fast-paced production environment.
• Must be capable of repetitive motion involving arms, hands, wrists, and shoulders.
• Ability to work around loud noise and moving equipment while maintaining awareness of surroundings.
• Ability to climb stairs, ramps, and catwalks as required 1st

Shift:

Monday through Friday Start time: 6:30am to 3:30pm. 2st

Shift:

Sunday through Thursday Start time: 10:30am to 7:30pm

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person