Poultry Care & Barn Operations Specialist

Versova; Center Township (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular performance reviews

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA with company match

Paid time Off

Paid Holidays

401K with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Versova is seeking a Flock Specialist I to support and maintain barns and ensure poultry health and welfare. You will perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks following established routines, under general supervision, to meet production goals.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, keeping records, and ensuring clean, safe barn conditions across varying shifts. High school diploma or GED preferred; bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of general work experience.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Able to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must be agile and able to work in varying climate conditions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure fair and ethical treatment of livestock and follow USDA/FDA guidelines.
• Check and maintain feeders and waterers and other poultry care equipment.
• Clean poultry houses, pens, feeders, water devices, and egg transfers.
• Record poultry mortality, feeding and flock information.
• Catch loose birds and assist with adjustments to facilities and lighting.
• Maintain proper lighting and ventilation in barns and prepare for weather changes.
• Remove dead birds and maintain day-to-day barn cleanliness.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Good communication

Physical endurance

Shift flexibility

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Feeder/Waterer systems

Job description

Versova is seeking a Flock Specialist I to support and maintain barns and ensure poultry health and welfare. You will perform unskilled and semi-skilled tasks following established routines, under general supervision, to meet production goals.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, keeping records, and ensuring clean, safe barn conditions across varying shifts. High school diploma or GED preferred; bilingual English/Spanish a plus.