Assistant Poultry Farm Setup Lead

Aviagen; Lewisburg (WV); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

AD&D

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Teladoc

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Paid Holidays

PTO 14 days/year

Job summary

Aviagen Turkeys Inc. is seeking an Assistant Setup Crew Lead to support rear farm preparations for new flocks.

You will help ensure facilities and equipment are installed, arranged, tested, and ready before flock arrival, working closely with Farm Leads and Setup Crew Leads to complete tasks safely and efficiently. The role requires the ability to handle physical work, perform repetitive tasks, and operate with limited supervision, while maintaining safety and biosecurity standards across

Qualifications

• Ability to handle moderate to physical work.
• Must be able to complete repetitive tasks and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work under pressure.
• Must be able to perform tasks with limited supervision.
• Proven reliability in work attendance and willingness to give best effort.
• Must have own reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing rear farms for the arrival of new flocks.
• Set up, position, and test farm equipment including feeders, drinkers, brooders, barriers, and other equipment.
• Help inspect barns and equipment to identify maintenance or setup needs.
• Assist Farm Leads and Setup Crew Leads with completing assigned farm-preparation tasks.
• Provide guidance and support to setup crew members as directed by the Setup Crew Lead.
• Load, unload, move, organize, and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Confirm equipment is operating correctly and report damaged items.
• Maintain inventory of setup equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Follow safety, biosecurity, sanitation, and animal-welfare procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized barns, vehicles, work areas, and storage locations.
• Complete required checklists, records, and setup documentation.
• Communicate setup progress and needs to the lead or supervisor.
• Travel between farm locations as needed to support setup activities.

Skills

Moderate physical work

Repetitive tasks

Adapt to fast-paced environment

Work with limited supervision

Reliability in attendance

Own reliable transportation

Job description

Aviagen Turkeys Inc. is seeking an Assistant Setup Crew Lead to support rear farm preparations for new flocks.

You will help ensure facilities and equipment are installed, arranged, tested, and ready before flock arrival, working closely with Farm Leads and Setup Crew Leads to complete tasks safely and efficiently. The role requires the ability to handle physical work, perform repetitive tasks, and operate with limited supervision, while maintaining safety and biosecurity standards across