Barn Operations & Animal Care Technician

Hickman's Family Farms; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401k

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Birthday

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Hickman's Family Farms in the Southwest is hiring a Barn Laborer to maintain daily barn operations and ensure the wellbeing of the birds. The role requires strict adherence to GMPs, SOPs, UEP guidelines, and Salmonella Enteritidis controls while performing tasks efficiently.

You will perform hygiene, cleaning, egg handling, and routine maintenance across shifts, with on-the-job training provided. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Experience in agricultural, farm, or animal care helps but is not mandatory.
• Basic familiarity with routine maintenance tasks is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Shower daily in and out of the facility to maintain personal hygiene.
• Walk the fronts of the barn and clean transfer fingers regularly.
• Inspect aisles for egg jams; take corrective actions or report.
• Check water levels in the barn; document with time and initials.
• Euthanize sick or injured birds; record reason and count.
• Pick up floor eggs twice per shift (AM/PM).
• Ensure egg belts are properly aligned and run smoothly.
• Report feed spills on manure belts to management.
• Move birds as needed and ensure all eggs are on the belt.
• Inspect lights; replace bulbs as necessary.
• Clean at least 30 cages daily.
• Use last 30-45 minutes to clean the fronts of the barn.
• Clean cobwebs twice a month.
• Monitor barn temperature and inform management if unusually warm.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Record-keeping

Observational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

GMP/SOP/regulatory compliance

Communication

Time management

Job description

Hickman's Family Farms in the Southwest is hiring a Barn Laborer to maintain daily barn operations and ensure the wellbeing of the birds. The role requires strict adherence to GMPs, SOPs, UEP guidelines, and Salmonella Enteritidis controls while performing tasks efficiently.

You will perform hygiene, cleaning, egg handling, and routine maintenance across shifts, with on-the-job training provided. This is a safety-sensitive position.