ANIMAL CARETAKER

Opal-Foods-Cooperative-Inc; Iowa Falls (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Opal Foods is seeking an Animal Caretaker for our Iowa Falls pullet farm. You will care for live birds, maintain barns, and support the Farm Manager on daily tasks to ensure healthy flocks and compliant operations.

This full-time role requires bio-security discipline, ability to walk long distances, and weekend/holiday availability; work in warm environments and outdoor poultry houses. Competitive hourly pay starts at $19 with benefits.

Qualifications

• Must follow strict bio-security procedures including shower in and shower out.
• Must be able to walk for very long periods of time
• Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, kneel, and lift up to 5 lb. hens
• Must be comfortable in bird houses, surrounded by live birds on all sides
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays as scheduled
• Must be able to work in warm environment

Responsibilities

• Maintain barn sanitation by sweeping floors and using a backpack unit to blow dust from assigned areas.
• Perform minor maintenance as needed. Maintenance technicians will perform more complex tasks.
• Walk the barns numerous times during the work day to check on bird health and remove dead birds.
• Ensure feed and water distribution systems working properly and that hens have adequate food, water and air ventilation
• Will adjust vents and curtains as required
• Assist other House Hands as needed
• Other duties as assigned by Lead person or Manager

Skills

Bio-security procedures

Endurance walking

Lifting light loads

Bird house environment tolerance

Weekend/holiday availability

Warm environment tolerance

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

ANIMAL CARETAKER

Full Time IOWA FALLS PULLETS, Iowa Falls, IA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1930

Salary Range: $19.00 To $19.00 Hourly

Opal Foods is currently accepting applications for the position of Animal Caretaker for our Iowa Falls Pullet Farm. This position is responsible for caring for live birds and ensuring barns are properly maintained to ensure optimal bird health while maintaining compliance with all company policies and governmental regulations. This position will also assist the Pullet Farm Manager with other projects and duties as needed.

Position Responsibilities:

• Maintain barn sanitation by sweeping floors and using a backpack unit to blow dust from assigned areas.
• Perform minor maintenance as needed. Maintenance technicians will perform more complex tasks.
• Walk the barns numerous times during the work day to check on bird health and remove dead birds.
• Ensure feed and water distribution systems working properly and that hens have adequate food, water and air ventilation
• Will adjust vents and curtains as required
• Assist other House Hands as needed
• Other duties as assigned by Lead person or Manager

Requirements: (knowledge, experience, skills, education)

• Must follow strict bio-security procedures including shower in and shower out.
• Must be able to walk for very long periods of time
• Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, kneel, and lift up to 5 lb. hens
• Must be comfortable in bird houses, surrounded by live birds on all sides
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays as scheduled
• Must be able to work in warm environment

About Opal Foods: Opal Foods formed in 2014 and is a partnership between Rose Acre Farms and Weaver Brothers. Our foundation is our commitment to our team, the quality of our product, our customers' satisfaction, and the welfare of our animals. Opal Foods provides high-quality, nutritious, affordable eggs to its customers through their farms based in Missouri, Colorado, and Iowa with its headquarters in Neosho, MO. For information on Opal Foods, please visit our website at www.opal-foods.com.

Benefits: Opal Foods, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and disability that will all become effective the first of the month after your hire date. Opal Foods, LLC also provides a matching 401K plan.

Opal Foods is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: starting at $19.00 per hour

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Coulter, IA : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing and able to comply with Opal Foods biosecurity policies requiring employees to have no contact with any bird species of any kind, other than the laying hens owned by the company, including but not limited to domestic ducks, geese, wild birds, chickens, and pet birds of any kind?