POSITION Animal Care Technician

DEPARTMENT Animal Operations

COMPANY OVERVIEW Nittobo America Inc. was established in 1986. Our primary emphasis is the manufacturing and supply of antisera and calibrators in bulk quantities as raw material to immunodiagnostic assay manufacturers. We are ISO Certified (9001:2015).

COMPANY PHILOSOPHY The people in the Nittobo Group, with regard to all corporate activities and business development, contribute to the succession of our precious global environment for the next generations, with sustainable development and by providing eco-friendly products and services.

COMPANY MISSION STATEMENT To manufacture diagnostic products that create consistent value for our customers and contribute to a healthy and comfortable lifestyle; we will do this by managing our business with integrity, the highest ethical standards, and in a socially responsible manner.

EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY Nittobo America Inc. values its employees. We offer competitive wages and an exceptionally strong benefits package including; 401k with match, medical, dental, vision, life insurances, short term disability, long term disability, flex spending accounts, paid holidays, a generous PTO program, education assistance, a wellness program, and an annual incentive pay program.

POSITION SUMMARY

Cares for and feeds animals at Nittobo America Inc. Operates farm equipment and performs farm operation duties. Some weekend and holiday work required. Overtime maybe required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Replenishes grain and hay to goats daily.
• Ensure water supplies are adequate.
• Assists with transporting, weighing, vaccinations, medications, recording information and other animal procedures.
• Reports animal illnesses or problems to Manager or Animal Lab Specialist and Care for animals as directed.
• Trims goat hooves and hair using proper methods.
• Records goat information on forms accurately and legibly.
• Cleans goat pens using hand tools and skid loader.
• Removes bedding from pens using skid loader, manure spreader and tractor.
• Unloads and stores hay and straw.
• Repairs and builds pens, gates, fences, bunks, etc. as necessary.
• Maintains farmyard by mowing, grading driveway, removing snow, etc.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to be successful in this position:

• Requires the physical agility and strength to handle animals and to move quickly around animals that weigh up to 400 pounds.
• Requires the ability to lift up to 100 pounds frequently.
• Requires the skill and knowledge to maintain equipment, buildings and grounds by safely operating a variety of hand tools, power tools, farm equipment and vehicles.
• Requires the ability to work outside and in a frequently dusty/hot/cold animal environment.
• Previous related work experience required. A farm background is preferred. Vet Tech experience is a plus.

At Nittobo America Inc. we promote a work environment which makes the most of people's individuality. We respect the individual potential of each of our employees. Facilitated by teamwork, we aim to become a more powerful corporate entity, based on freedom of expression and the robust exchange of ideas.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Large Animal: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person