General Farm Laborer-Ridge Crest

Select Genetics; Locust (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Genetics in Locust, NC seeks a General Farm Labor to assist the Farm Manager with daily farm operations, sanitation, and animal care. The role involves maintaining turkey health and welfare, sanitation of facilities, and assisting in various tasks across the farm.

The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to biosecurity and safety protocols, and flexibility to work extended hours as needed on a growing poultry operation.

Qualifications

• Must be able to push, bend, stoop, squat and lift 50 lbs or more.
• Able to work extended hours as needed.
• Must work safely with live animals.
• Follow all company biosecurity and safety protocols.
• Team player with willingness to help in any area.

Responsibilities

• Follow all biosecurity, animal welfare, and safety rules.
• Work in a team and assist in various areas as needed.
• Operate a variety of tools and equipment.
• Lift 50 lbs or more and perform tasks in dusty or wet conditions.
• Monitor turkey health and ensure proper feeding and watering.
• Sanitize and disinfect production facilities and equipment.
• Perform minor repairs on equipment as directed by the Farm Manager.
• Conduct daily walk-throughs to check bait traps and dead birds.
• Handle duties as assigned by the Farm Manager.
• Duties may change as determined by company needs.

Job description

Select Genetics, presents a solid platform to serve customers on a national and international scale by providing quality poults, service, and innovation. Select Genetics is the leading supplier of poults and eggs to growers and companies across the world and has operations in eight US States. The position reports to and is supervised by the Grow Farm Manager.

The position of General Farm Labor is responsible for assisting the farm manager in the daily chores associated with the operations of the farm. This will include to sanitize, disinfect, and maintain company farm buildings and equipment as well as to maintain the health and wellbeing of the turkeys on a Grow Farm.

• Follow all of the company's rules and regulations for biosecurity, animal welfare, and safety;
• Work productively in a team environment and be willing to help in any area to get the job done;
• Work with a variety of tools and equipment;
• Have the ability to push, bend, stoop, squat, pull and lift 50lbs. or more;
• Successfully work with live animals;
• Organize and prioritize responsibilities to ensure efficient operations;
• Perform the duties of the job while moving and using hands, occasionally liftin while being exposed to dust, cold, humidity, heat, chemicals, and fumes;
• Work an extended workday if needed.
• Sanitize and disinfect turkey production facilities and equipment;
• Use various tools and protocols to disinfect equipment and facilities;
• Perform minor repairs on equipment as needed or directed by the farm Manager;
• Ensure proper feeding and watering needs are met for the turkeys on the farm;
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment;
• Follow all company regulations pertaining to biosecurity, animal welfare and safety;
• Conduct daily walk- throughs to check bait traps and dispose of any dead vermin;
• Check for dead birds consistently throughout the day in all barns and follow all protocols and procedures for removal of dead birds or possible quarantine of sick turkeys;
• Other duties as assigned by the Farm Manager;
• Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.