What are the responsibilities and job description for the Livestock Caretaker position at Schwartz Farms Inc.?
### Job Duties
Start Date: 12/01/2026
End Date: 09/30/2027
Work Hours (Rotation)
56 hours/week, Monday - Sunday, 8 hours/day, 6:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Rotation Schedule
40-56 hours/week: workers will be on a mandatory rotation to work two consecutive weeks Mon.-Fri. 40 hours/week 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and the third week Mon.-Sun. 56 hours/week 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Must Apply By: 05/02/2027
Job Duties
Workers will assist with breeding and farrowing during peak pork production season and helping baby pigs survive birth. Other duties that will need to be done are performing animal health checks and power washing animal pens and buildings to maintain biosafety protocols and prevent diseases spreading throughout farm. Routine maintenance will need to be done on power washing equipment used.
Other Job Sites Located In The Following Counties
Brown, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Faribault, Jackson, Lac Qui Parle, Lyon, Martin, Nobles, Redwood, Renville, Waseca, Watonwan, Yellow Medicine
### Minimum Education Required
None. No High School Diploma or GED required.
### Minimum Experience Required
Must have 6 months experience.
Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
Must be available every third Saturday and Sunday, per the mandatory rotation schedule.
Extensive pushing and pulling is required.
Extensive walking or sitting is required.
Frequent stooping or bending over is required.
Repetitive movements are required.
### Shift
First (Day)
### Number of Openings
8
### Public Transportation Accessible
No
### Veterans Encouraged to Apply
Yes
### Physical Required
No
### Drug Test Required
No
### Compensation
$20.45 / Hourly
### Additional Compensation
As required for all workers in Minnesota, hours worked in excess of 48 hours in a work week will be paid at the rate of 1.5 times the regular rate of pay.
### Postal Code
56085
### Job Type
Full Time
### Place of Work
On-site
### Requisition ID
H-2A#26-538
### Job Benefits
EMPLOYER ASSURANCES: Work guaranteed for 3/4 of contract period, starting with date of arrival at work site. Employer provides free housing for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance. Employer pays inbound transportation and subsistence to work site upon 50% completion of work contract for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance. Daily subsistence will be provided at a rate of at least $16.78 per day during travel to a maximum of $68.00 per day with receipts. Required work-related tools and supplies provided free of charge by employer.
Effective Jan 1, 2024, per MN State Statute, an employee will earn one hour of paid sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked, up to at least 48 hours of accrued Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) per year, provided the employee works a minimum of 80 hours in a calendar year.
### Application Instructions
Send Resume Listing Experience To
MN DEED/FLC
Attn: H-2A#26-538
180 E. 5th St., Suite 1200, St. Paul, MN 55101
FAX: 651-297-7722
EMAIL: foreignlaborcertification.DEED@state.mn.us
CALL: Mary Garcia 651-259-7513
Must have proof of legal authority to work in U.S.
Start Date: 12/01/2026
End Date: 09/30/2027
Work Hours (Rotation)
56 hours/week, Monday - Sunday, 8 hours/day, 6:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Rotation Schedule
40-56 hours/week: workers will be on a mandatory rotation to work two consecutive weeks Mon.-Fri. 40 hours/week 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and the third week Mon.-Sun. 56 hours/week 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Must Apply By: 05/02/2027
Job Duties
Workers will assist with breeding and farrowing during peak pork production season and helping baby pigs survive birth. Other duties that will need to be done are performing animal health checks and power washing animal pens and buildings to maintain biosafety protocols and prevent diseases spreading throughout farm. Routine maintenance will need to be done on power washing equipment used.
Other Job Sites Located In The Following Counties
Brown, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Faribault, Jackson, Lac Qui Parle, Lyon, Martin, Nobles, Redwood, Renville, Waseca, Watonwan, Yellow Medicine
### Minimum Education Required
None. No High School Diploma or GED required.
### Minimum Experience Required
Must have 6 months experience.
Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
Must be available every third Saturday and Sunday, per the mandatory rotation schedule.
Extensive pushing and pulling is required.
Extensive walking or sitting is required.
Frequent stooping or bending over is required.
Repetitive movements are required.
### Shift
First (Day)
### Number of Openings
8
### Public Transportation Accessible
No
### Veterans Encouraged to Apply
Yes
### Physical Required
No
### Drug Test Required
No
### Compensation
$20.45 / Hourly
### Additional Compensation
As required for all workers in Minnesota, hours worked in excess of 48 hours in a work week will be paid at the rate of 1.5 times the regular rate of pay.
### Postal Code
56085
### Job Type
Full Time
### Place of Work
On-site
### Requisition ID
H-2A#26-538
### Job Benefits
EMPLOYER ASSURANCES: Work guaranteed for 3/4 of contract period, starting with date of arrival at work site. Employer provides free housing for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance. Employer pays inbound transportation and subsistence to work site upon 50% completion of work contract for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance. Daily subsistence will be provided at a rate of at least $16.78 per day during travel to a maximum of $68.00 per day with receipts. Required work-related tools and supplies provided free of charge by employer.
Effective Jan 1, 2024, per MN State Statute, an employee will earn one hour of paid sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked, up to at least 48 hours of accrued Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) per year, provided the employee works a minimum of 80 hours in a calendar year.
### Application Instructions
Send Resume Listing Experience To
MN DEED/FLC
Attn: H-2A#26-538
180 E. 5th St., Suite 1200, St. Paul, MN 55101
FAX: 651-297-7722
EMAIL: foreignlaborcertification.DEED@state.mn.us
CALL: Mary Garcia 651-259-7513
Must have proof of legal authority to work in U.S.
Salary : $20