Farm Associate I

Aviagen; Elkmont (AL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D

Teladoc

Job summary

Aviagen, a poultry farming company in Alabama, seeks a Farm Associate I to care for birds and support farm operations on a poultry facility. You will gather and grade eggs, maintain sanitation in the egg wash area, and monitor flock health in a role that includes physical work and adherence to safety standards.

The position requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand long hours, and willingness to work weekends or holidays as needed, with showers in/out and strict bio-security practices

Qualifications

• Understands oral and written instructions and performs simple tasks.
• Able to stand for long periods (8+ hours) with a flexible schedule.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and performing manual tasks.
• Willing to work in various barn conditions and handle live poultry.
• Must shower in and shower out of facility.

Responsibilities

• Collect eggs and grade by category, size and condition.
• Transfer eggs from barn to cooler and document egg counts.
• Maintain and record data on eggs and flock health.
• Monitor feed lines, drinkers, fans, and barn appearance.
• Clean and rebuild pens and manage house sanitation.
• Move birds for weighing or relocation as required.
• Follow Animal Care Standards and Bio-Security policies.

Skills

Animal care

Physical strength

Reading and writing

Safety conscious

Education

Animal husbandry experience

Job description

Job Description Summary:

This role plays a critical part in overall success of the farm operations within the Aviagen suite of Poultry farms. The Farm Associate I, has primary responsibility for the animal care and welfare of the birds within the facility.

Job Description:

• May work up to 6 days a week, including weekends and holidays

• Must shower in and out of poultry facility

• Gather eggs in a manner that prevents excessive breakage

• Grade eggs according to category, size and condition. Transfer egg flats with eggs from the barn to the egg cooler room and record the number of eggs collected and assist in washing eggs and maintain sanitary conditions in the egg wash room/cooler room

• Maintain and record eggs and or gather proper data as instructed

• Maintain poultry house living conditions by monitoring and troubleshooting issues with feed lines, drinkers, fans and barn appearance etc.

• Monitor and document the health of the flock and or mortality

• Clean out houses and rebuild bird pens as needed

• Transfer up to 50 lbs of feed and maintain feed in all feeders according to trial requirements and ensure all birds can access the feed

• Will be required to collect birds for moving or weighing

• Ability to work with chemicals such as detergents, disinfectants, etc.

• Must perform essential duties in a safe and efficient manner as trained

• Must be able to perform manual tasks in extreme hot or cold temperatures

• Must follow Animal Care Standards, Animal Welfare Guidelines and Bio-Security policies and procedures

• Must be able to work in dry, dusty, damp and or wet environment

• Must be able to work with live animals and the associated environment

• Must be able to, on a routine basis, handle and interact with live poultry

• Must be able to be around farm related smells or foul odors and loud/noisy environment

• Must be able to work in an environment with substantial dust circulation

Job qualifications and physical requirements:

• Ability to understand oral and written instructions and perform simple tasks. Required basic skills - reading, writing and arithmetic
• Ability to perform work that is repetitive in nature
• Ability to stand for long periods of time (8 hrs or more - must have a flexible work schedule)
• Ability to grip, grasp or twist using hands and wrists.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 lbs or more
• Bend and stoop repetitively throughout the shift
• Animal husbandry experience preferred but not required
• Shower in and shower out of facility is a requirement

USA Benefits

Aviagen 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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability coverage
• company observed paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of 14 days per year, prorated based on your hire date.

Work Authorization:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the Country of Specified Job Location at hire and must maintain authorization to work in that Country throughout their employment with our company.

EEOC Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.