Barn Operations Associate – Entry-Level Farm Care

Paycom - ATS; Tonopah (NV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; 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 seeks an entry-level Barn Laborer in Tonopah, AZ to maintain daily barn operations and bird well-being. You will follow GMPs, SOPs, UEP guidelines, and Salmonella protocols while performing multiple maintenance tasks and assisting management as needed.

The role requires attention to hygiene, teamwork, and compliance with safety standards. On-the-job training is provided; prior farm experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; on-the-job training will be provided.
• Previous experience in agricultural, farm, or animal care settings is helpful but not mandatory.
• Basic familiarity with routine maintenance tasks, such as cleaning, inspecting, and minor repairs, is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Shower daily in and out of the facility to maintain personal hygiene and cleanliness.
• Walk the fronts of the barn and clean transfer fingers regularly.
• Inspect aisles for egg jams, take corrective actions, or report the issue.
• Check water levels in the barn in the morning and before leaving, documenting with time and initials.
• Euthanize sick or injured birds, documenting the reason and the number of birds euthanized in the Euthanasia record.
• Pick up floor eggs twice per shift (AM/PM).
• Ensure egg belts are properly aligned and run smoothly.
• Report any feed spills on manure belts to management.
• Move birds as needed and ensure all eggs are placed on the belt for collection.
• Regularly inspect and ensure that all lights are working; replace bulbs as necessary.
• Clean a minimum of 30 cages daily to maintain cleanliness and hygiene.
• Use the last 30-45 minutes of the shift to clean the fronts of the barn.
• Clean cobwebs twice a month to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Monitor the barn temperature, and if it feels unusually warm, inform management immediately.

Skills

Basic record-keeping

Observational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

GMP/SOP knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

Hickman’s Family Farms seeks an entry-level Barn Laborer in Tonopah, AZ to maintain daily barn operations and bird well-being. You will follow GMPs, SOPs, UEP guidelines, and Salmonella protocols while performing multiple maintenance tasks and assisting management as needed.

The role requires attention to hygiene, teamwork, and compliance with safety standards. On-the-job training is provided; prior farm experience is helpful but not required.