Hands-On Poultry Care & Welfare Specialist

Daybreak Foods, Inc.; Eagle Grove (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Daybreak Foods, Inc. is seeking an Animal Caretaker in Eagle Grove, IA to tend to the welfare and environment of chickens. You will monitor barns, report conditions to the Production Supervisor, and perform light maintenance on facilities and equipment.

The role requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with a team to ensure animal welfare. This entry-level position starts at $17.33 per hour, with incremental increases as skills and responsibilities grow, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 1 year experience in agricultural environment and animal care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the security of chickens and premises by keeping facility doors locked.
• Document completed tasks daily and weekly.
• Observe bird health and proper supply of feed, light, air and water daily.
• Properly collect and dispose of mortality.
• Move birds in and out of houses and manage bird moving equipment.

Skills

Bird health monitoring

Record keeping

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Flexible schedule

Animal welfare

Basic math/writing/reading

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Daybreak Foods, Inc. is seeking an Animal Caretaker in Eagle Grove, IA to tend to the welfare and environment of chickens. You will monitor barns, report conditions to the Production Supervisor, and perform light maintenance on facilities and equipment.

The role requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with a team to ensure animal welfare. This entry-level position starts at $17.33 per hour, with incremental increases as skills and responsibilities grow, and