Animal Caretaker II

Daybreak Foods; Martin (MI); Presencial; USD 18.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Daybreak Foods in Michigan seeks an Animal Caretaker to support the welfare and environment of chickens under the direction of the Production Supervisor. You will monitor barn conditions and report findings to ensure a safe, productive environment while performing light maintenance on facilities and equipment.

The role requires staying vigilant on bird health, proper feeding, and water, and includes responsibilities such as mortality handling, flock movement, ventilation checks, and strict

Formación

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalency preferred.
• 1 year experience in agricultural environment and animal care is preferred.
• Must be self-directed and organized.
• Strong communication skills so that others will understand both verbally and in writing.
• Detail oriented.
• Record of good attendance with a flexible schedule.
• Ability to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure the security of chickens and premises by keeping doors locked to protect birds.
• Document completed tasks on a daily and weekly basis.
• Observe bird health and proper feed, light, air and water supply daily.
• Collect and dispose of mortality.
• Move birds in and out of houses and operate bird-moving equipment.
• Maintain and monitor ventilation systems for proper airflow.
• Safely operate required equipment and tools.
• Follow company safety policies and procedures.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of poultry houses.
• Report deviations to Supervisor or Production Manager.

Conocimientos

Self-directed

Organized

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Team player

Good attendance

Documentation skills

Diversity awareness

Educación

High School diploma/GED

1 year agriculture/animal care experience preferred

Descripción del empleo

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the Animal Caretaker will attend to the welfare and environment of the chickens and adhere to industry animal welfare practices and procedures. They will monitor and report the conditions of the barns where the birds reside to ensure a safe and productive environment. In addition, the Animal Caretaker will perform light maintenance on facilities and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the security of chickens and the premises by keeping all facility doors locked to protect birds from predators, external climate and unauthorized personnel
• Document completed tasks on a daily and weekly basis
• Observe bird health and proper supply of feed, light, air and water daily
• Properly collect and dispose of mortality
• Place chickens back into the system when the lights turn off
• Walk rows of chickens and check egg lines for egg blockages
• Observe and complete the daily cleaning of manure belt equipment
• Sweep and clean different areas of the poultry houses
• Maintain and monitor ventilation systems to ensure proper ventilation in the chicken houses
• Safely operate required equipment and tools
• Follow all company safety policies and practices
• Demonstrate an understanding of laying hen husbandry
• Comprehend and operate the automated environmental and egg flow computers
• Continuously monitor bird health and production of laying hens in houses reporting findings to Production Manager/Supervisor
• Perform tasks associated with moving birds in and out of houses to include handling bird moving equipment and cleaning with pneumatic or pressurized water
• Monitor bird service activities, i.e. birds in/out, with an emphasis on animal welfare
• Follow all company policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Monitor automated environmental computer and its control. Report deviations to Supervisor or adjust as directed.
• Monitor area where manure is stored daily and check for problems
• Perform and assist with regular preventive maintenance such as; repairing, oiling, greasing and timing of equipment
• Assist with tasks associated with moving birds in and out of houses
• Assist in the cleaning of houses between flocks
• Operate skid loader as directed
• On call for emergency assistance with alarms
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalency preferred
• 1 year experience in agricultural environment and animal care is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be self-directed and organized
• Ability to track and document all activities with correct forms and paperwork
• Strong communication skills so that others will understand both verbally and in writing
• Working knowledge of agricultural operations preferred
• Detail oriented
• Ability to interact with individuals from diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds
• Record of good attendance with a flexible schedule
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills
• Positive attitude and ability to work with a team
• Must enjoy working in close contact with animals

Physical Demands

Stand and walk constantly; grip, grasp, push, pull, reach, bend, stoop, lift up to 10 pounds frequently; sit, climb, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and airborne particles. Temperature varies in relation to the outside temperature. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Proper personal protective equipment will be required during certain working conditions.

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