Farm Clean Out Associate I

aviagen; Elkmont (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviagen in Elkmont, AL seeks a reliable Clean Out Crew member to support sanitation of poultry houses and equipment. You will perform ground labor, assist operators, and follow SOPs to maintain hygiene and bio-security.

This role involves lifting up to 50 lbs, working up to six days a week, including weekends and holidays, and enduring dusty outdoor conditions. Training is provided; safety and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Chemical handling
• Lifting up to 50 lbs
• Weekend and holiday work
• Poultry handling experience
• Self-motivation
• Night shift ability
• Standing for long periods
• Manual dexterity
• Team player
• Safety minded
• Personal responsibility

Responsibilities

• Prep houses for clean out
• Empty feeders
• Remove debris
• Raise and lower equipment as needed
• Open/close house end doors
• Strip litter
• Scrape cement floors
• Apply designated chemicals per SOP/WI
• Move to assist in other departments
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Work cooperatively with supervisors and coworkers
• Be comfortable outdoors with dust, chemicals, pests and wildlife

Job description

Job Description Summary:

We have an immediate opening for the post of Clean out Crew. This Position will be responsible to Clean and maintain assigned area. This Position will perform ground labor and assist equipment operators in the cleaning of poultry houses and equipment. Job Description:

Job Description:

Adhere to and maintain sanitation, bio-security and safety practices Follow defined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or Work Instructions (WI) to properly complete tasks.

General Responsibilities:

• Prep houses for clean out:
• Empty feeders
• Remove all debris
• Raise and lower, remove or teardown equipment as necessary
• Open and close house end doors as needed
• Strip all litter
• Scrape cement floors
• Use designated chemicals to sanitized all floors, walls, slats, machinery as defined by the SOP/ WI
• Move to assist in other departments as required
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, coworkers
• Comfortable working in an outside environment with exposure to dust, chemicals, pest and wildlife

Job Qualifications:

• Work with chemicals, such as detergents, disinfectants
• Lift and move 50 pounds
• Routinely work up to 6 days a week, including weekends and holidays
• Routine handling and interacting with live poultry
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours
• Standing for extended periods of time (6 hours)
• Grip, grasp or twist using hands and wrists
• Lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50lbs
• Bend and stoop repetitively throughout out shift
• Prolonged exposure to dry and dusty environments
• Works cooperatively with a team
• Strong sense of personal responsibility