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Description
Marshall Farms is looking to add an additional Kennel Tech to its staff as part of the MK9 program.
This position is a grade O12 with a pay range of $16.90-$24.60/hour.
Essential Tasks
Kennel Technicians will have comprehensive knowledge and proficiency in general care and maintenance of animals to include:
General Husbandry Practice
Keeping Primary and Secondary enclosures free of excess manure as well as clean and sanitized on schedule and as needed.
Routine Health Assessments, Treating and Vaccinations
Breeding
Whelping
General
Requirements
Education, Competency and Leadership Requirements
Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Competency Requirements:
Individual will be capable of working with various computer applications including intermediate to advanced capabilities with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams Individual will be required to effectively and consistently perform above listed Essential Tasks.
As a Kennel Technician, you will interact will colleagues and supervisors. Must have strong verbal communication skills and listening skills.
Leadership Requirements:
Individual will contribute to a productive and professional environment by setting a positive example and demonstrating enthusiasm, diligence, ethical behavior, taking responsibility for one’s actions and challenging themselves to continually improve.
Work Conditions & Special Requirements
Work Conditions:
M-F 6:00-2:30pm (Approximately) variable weekend rotation; call in hours
Kennel Technicians will be exposed (daily) to include but not limited to:
· Loud noises
· Cleaners and disinfectants with chemical agents.
· Dirt
· Heat (temperature)
· Fumes
· Water
· Vibration
· Grease, oil
· Dust, shavings
· Manure
· Dander
Physical Requirement:
MK9 Kennel Technicians will need to have the ability to:
Mental Requirement:
Responsibility: Must have a strong sense of responsibility, ensuring that you provide a safe, positive experience for animals.
Problem-Solving: Kennel Technicians supervise the animals under their care and monitor their well-being. When issues are identified, your relevant animal care knowledge and problem-solving skills can help develop appropriate solutions.
Teamwork: Must be able to contribute to a positive work environment. This requires accepting responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments.
Dependability: Must be able to follow instructions, respond to management direction
Other: Effective interpersonal communication, maintain attention to detail, comprehension (oral & written), understanding interrelationships between processes/activities, ability to forecast and anticipate consequences to actions, ability to coordinate activities logically, maintain confidentiality, work with constant interruptions, stress, etc.
The Benefits of Being a Part of the Marshall Family Our benefit package is an important element of the over-all experience we offer our employees. Full-time employees receive:
About Marshall Farms Group, Ltd.
Our mission is to help improve the lives of people and pets. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on fulfilling this mission by supporting our ability to provide animals and related services to the top research organizations across the globe – aiding their lifesaving biomedical and veterinary research. In addition, we leverage our extensive breeding experience as a preferred supplier to detection dog training programs; and are the leading provider of Pet Ferrets. Over the last 80 years we have grown from a local to a global company, but we haven't lost our family feel and employee-centric focus.
Marshall Farms Group, LTD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Full Time
$39k-45k (estimate)
03/17/2024
06/13/2024
marshallfarm.com
Glenwood, IA
<25
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