Assistant Setup Crew 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

Job Description Summary

Aviagen Turkeys Inc. is hiring new Assistant Setup Crew Leads to support the preparation of rear farms for new flocks. This position helps ensure farm facilities and equipment are properly installed, arranged, tested, and ready before flock arrival. The Assistant Setup Crew Lead works closely with Setup Crew Leads, Farm Leads, and other team members to complete setup activities safely, efficiently, and according to company standards.

Job Description: Essential Duties and 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 required 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 that equipment is operating correctly and report damaged or malfunctioning items.
• Help maintain an accurate inventory of setup equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Follow company safety, biosecurity, sanitation, and animal-welfare procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized barns, vehicles, work areas, and storage locations.
• Complete required checklists, records, and other setup documentation.
• Communicate setup progress, equipment issues, and supply needs to the appropriate lead or supervisor.
• Travel between farm locations as needed to support setup activities.
• Perform other farm-setup and operational duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Ability to handle moderate to physical work
• Must be able to complete repetitive work and stand for extended periods of time
• 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

Benefits

• Aviagen Turkey's Inc. provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the healthcare and financial well-being of our employees.
• Aviagen offers medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Teladoc, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage, subject to the terms and conditions of Plan documents.
• Additionally, you will be eligible for company observed paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of 14 days per year, prorated based on your hire date.

Company Culture

We play a leading role in feeding the world's future generations. We bring smart, passionate people together and watch amazing things happen! Working at Aviagen presents career opportunities that impact an industry. We encourage people to bring their experience and knowledge and help work on complex issues that will shape the future of the poultry industry. In an environment that promotes innovation and progressive approaches to problem solving, Aviagen is working today to be ready for what tomorrow may bring. Are you ready for the adventure?