Poultry Care Technician: Animal Welfare & Biosecurity

Michael Food; Le Sueur (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Le Sueur, Minnesota is seeking a poultry care associate responsible for maintaining the hens in clean, safe, and healthy conditions. The role includes ensuring sanitation, feed and water accuracy, and adherence to safety and GMP practices.

The position requires basic education and the ability to read simple instructions, with a pay range of $19.89 to $24.99 per hour. Join a team committed to food safety, animal welfare, and operational excellence in a collaborative

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers.
• Ability to read and comprehend; simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to deal with problems involving troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.
• Vaccinates and or sprays disinfectants on chickens or in houses.
• Checks feed; ventilation, lighting and water to ensure needs of animals are met at all times.
• Remove mortality from the houses on a daily basis by inspecting the system and walking platforms to view upper levels.
• Repairs all non-manure and nonelectrical equipment items. This will generally include buildings, fences, equipment, etc.
• Adheres to all animal humane policies and procedures.
• Cleans animal, feed and or product droppings and waste items from floor.
• Follows all bio-security guidelines and bird health processes.
• Accountable for a safe and healthy workplace for everyone.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Numerical ability

Oral communication

Written communication

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED or equivalent

Job description

Michael Foods, Inc. in Le Sueur, Minnesota is seeking a poultry care associate responsible for maintaining the hens in clean, safe, and healthy conditions. The role includes ensuring sanitation, feed and water accuracy, and adherence to safety and GMP practices.

The position requires basic education and the ability to read simple instructions, with a pay range of $19.89 to $24.99 per hour. Join a team committed to food safety, animal welfare, and operational excellence in a collaborative