Bird Farm Caretaker - Full-Time, Weekend Work

Opal Foods Cooperative Inc; Hampton (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

401K matching

Disability insurance

Job summary

Opal Foods is seeking an Animal Caretaker at our Hampton Farm in Hampton, IA to care for live birds and ensure barns support optimal egg production. The role involves monitoring bird health, maintaining sanitation, and coordinating feed and ventilation under supervision of the Farm Lead.

Responsibilities include walking barns, checking health, adjusting vents and curtains, and assisting with maintenance and other tasks as needed. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to walk for long periods
• Able to bend, stoop, reach, kneel, and lift up to 5 lb. hens
• Comfortable in bird houses with live birds
• 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 hens have adequate food, water and air ventilation
• 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 at our Hampton Farm in Hampton, IA to care for live birds and ensure barns support optimal egg production. The role involves monitoring bird health, maintaining sanitation, and coordinating feed and ventilation under supervision of the Farm Lead.

Responsibilities include walking barns, checking health, adjusting vents and curtains, and assisting with maintenance and other tasks as needed. Weekend and holiday availability is required.