Bird Care Technician - Barn & Health Checks

Opal-Foods-Cooperative-Inc; Litchfield (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

401K matching

Disability insurance

Job summary

Opal Foods is seeking an Animal Caretaker in Litchfield, MN to care for live birds and maintain barns for optimal egg production in compliance with company policies and regulations. The role supports the Production Farm Lead and may involve other duties as needed.

The position requires physical endurance, ability to work weekends/holidays, and comfort in a birds-inhabited environment. Salary ranges from $20.00 to $21.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be able to walk for very long periods of time.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, kneel, and lift up to 5 lb. hens.
• Must be comfortable in bird houses, surrounded by live birds on all sides.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Maintain barn sanitation by sweeping floors and using a backpack unit to blow dust from assigned areas.
• Walk the barns numerous times during the workday to check on bird health and remove dead birds.
• Ensure feed and water distribution systems are working properly and that hens have adequate food, water and air ventilation.
• Will adjust vents and curtains as required.
• Perform minor maintenance as needed. Maintenance technicians will perform more complex tasks.
• Assist other House Hands as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by Lead person or Manager.

Job description

Opal Foods is seeking an Animal Caretaker in Litchfield, MN to care for live birds and maintain barns for optimal egg production in compliance with company policies and regulations. The role supports the Production Farm Lead and may involve other duties as needed.

The position requires physical endurance, ability to work weekends/holidays, and comfort in a birds-inhabited environment. Salary ranges from $20.00 to $21.50 per hour.