GROUNDSKEEPER/OUTSIDE MAINTENANCE-HUDSON PULLET FARM

Opal-Foods-Cooperative-Inc; Hudson (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Dependent life insurance

Disability insurance

401K matching

Job summary

Opal Foods operates the Hudson Pullet Farm in Hudson, CO and is seeking a Groundskeeper and Outside Maintenance to perform grounds upkeep, truck disinfection, outdoor baiting stations, and deliveries while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.

The role supports the Farm Manager with various projects, working full-time on-site, including long shifts in all weather and weekend/holiday coverage.

Qualifications

• Must follow strict bio-security procedures including shower in and shower out.
• Must be able to walk for very long periods.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be comfortable working independently for 12-hour shifts in all weather conditions.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Upkeep of grounds including mowing, spraying weeds, weed-eating, and trash
• Maintaining truck disinfection stations and hand pumps
• Maintaining roads
• Staying on top of bird control
• Keeping feed pads clear of feed
• Preventive maintenance on all outside equip-feed bins, incline belts, cool cells, etc.
• Keeping track of visitors and supply deliveries
• Monitor and maintain exterior of farm
• Other duties as assigned by Lead person or Manager

Skills

Bio-security procedures

Walking long distances

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Independent work

Weekend availability

Job description

GROUNDSKEEPER/OUTSIDE MAINTENANCE-HUDSON PULLET FARM

Full Time HUDSON PULLETS, HUDSON, CO, US

Opal Foods is currently accepting applications for the position of Grounds keeping and Maintenancefor our Pullet Farm in Hudson, CO. This position is responsible for upkeep of grounds, truck disinfection, outdoor bait stations, and deliveries while maintaining compliance with all company policies and governmental regulations. This position will also assist the Pullet Farm Manager with other projects and duties as needed.

Position Responsibilities:

• Upkeep of grounds including mowing, spraying weeds, weed-eating, and trash
• Maintaining truck disinfection stations and hand pumps
• Maintaining roads
• Staying on top of bird control
• Keeping feed pads clear of feed
• Preventive maintenance on all outside equip-feed bins, incline belts, cool cells, etc.
• Keeping track of visitors and supply deliveries
• Monitor and maintain exterior of farm
• Other duties as assigned by Lead person or Manager

Requirements:

(knowledge, experience, skills, education)

• Must follow strict bio-security procedures including shower in and shower out if entering the buildings
• Must be able to walk for very long periods of time
• Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be comfortable working independently for 12-hours shifts in all weather conditions
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays as scheduled

About Opal Foods:

Opal Foods was formed in 2014 and is a partnership between Rose Acre Farms and Weaver Brothers. Our foundation is our commitment to our team, the quality of our product, our customers' satisfaction, and the welfare of our animals. Opal Foods provides high-quality, nutritious, affordable eggs to its customers through their farms based in Missouri, Minnesota, Colorado, and Iowa with its headquarters in Neosho, MO. For information on Opal Foods, please visit our website at www.opal-foods.com .

Benefits:

Opal Foods, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and disability that will all become effective the first of the month after your hire date. Opal Foods, LLC also offers
a matching 401K plan.

Opal Foods is 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.