Poultry Care Specialist I - Night Shift & Benefits

Willamette Egg Farms; Pasco, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

HSA with company match

Paid time Off

Paid Holidays

401K with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Willamette Egg Farms is seeking a Flock Specialist I to support barns and ensure poultry health and welfare. You will perform unskilled to semi-skilled tasks following established routines and safety regulations.

This role requires physical work, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; comprehensive benefits available.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of general work experience.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, reach, bend, twist, and lift above the head.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and holiday hours as required based on production demand.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the fair and ethical treatment of livestock, maintaining the highest industry standards.
• Follow all procedures as outlined by USDA, FDA, and other Federal, State, and local government agencies.
• Check and maintain feeders, waterers, and other poultry care equipment.
• Clean poultry houses, pens, feeders, water devices, and egg transfers.
• Keep and check records on poultry mortality, feeding, and other flock information.
• Walk up and down rows to fix egg jams and replace burnt-out light bulbs.
• Remove dead birds from cages and assist with blitz traps.
• Clean water and feed areas at the front and back of barns.
• Blow off egg collectors and sweep all walkways; shovel pits as needed.
• Maintain proper lighting and ventilation for poultry.
• Catch loose birds and ensure all equipment and facilities are well-maintained both inside and outside the barn.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Good communication

Night shift availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Willamette Egg Farms is seeking a Flock Specialist I to support barns and ensure poultry health and welfare. You will perform unskilled to semi-skilled tasks following established routines and safety regulations.

This role requires physical work, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; comprehensive benefits available.