Part-Time Poultry Care Specialist

Michael Food; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. is seeking a part-time poultry care associate to support laying hens in our Wakefield area facilities. You will ensure water, feed, temperature, and house cleanliness while maintaining records and working closely with the maintenance team.

The role requires reading and following safety procedures, basic math for record-keeping, and the ability to stand and walk long shifts. Experience with animal care is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Education: No prior experience or training.
• Experience: Previous experience with animal care is preferred.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence.
• Math Skills: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with dollars, weights, volumes and distances.
• Reasoning Ability: Apply common sense and interpret written or diagram instructions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure chickens have the proper water, feed, temperature, and clean housing.
• Maintain daily records on water, feed, mortality, ventilation, and maintenance.
• Collaborate with coworkers, leads, supervisors, and maintenance personnel.
• Move birds in and out of houses and manage population counts.
• Keep feed chains and egg belts in working order; replace lights as needed.
• Maintain dry floor litter and keep areas free of hazards.
• Perform daily mortality runs and weekend bird runs as required.
• Complete maintenance promptly and follow safety and Humane policies.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Writing skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Michael Foods, Inc. is seeking a part-time poultry care associate to support laying hens in our Wakefield area facilities. You will ensure water, feed, temperature, and house cleanliness while maintaining records and working closely with the maintenance team.

The role requires reading and following safety procedures, basic math for record-keeping, and the ability to stand and walk long shifts. Experience with animal care is preferred but not required.