Poultry Care Technician – Egg Production

Michael Foods, Inc.; Wakefield (NE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Wakefield, Nebraska seeks an entry-level poultry husbandry worker. The role focuses on caring for birds, maintaining proper temperature, lighting, feed, water, and a clean environment across one or more houses.

Duties include tracking daily metrics and supporting maintenance tasks as needed. Candidates should be able to lift 20 lbs, work weekends or overtime as required, and follow safety and sanitary procedures to ensure food quality and animal welfare.

Qualifications

• No prior experience or training required.
• Ability to read simple words and numbers.
• Ability to apply common sense to follow instructions.
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs and work in varied positions.

Responsibilities

• Operate 1-house and multiple houses on different days as scheduled.
• Ensure birds have adequate water, feed, and temperature.
• Disinfect houses and maintain equipment.
• Keep daily charts on water, temperatures and maintenance per guidelines.
• Report issues to supervisor and assist maintenance as needed.
• Travel to and work at multiple locations as required.

Skills

Basic reading ability

Arithmetic

Reasoning ability

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Job description

Michael Foods, Inc. in Wakefield, Nebraska seeks an entry-level poultry husbandry worker. The role focuses on caring for birds, maintaining proper temperature, lighting, feed, water, and a clean environment across one or more houses.

Duties include tracking daily metrics and supporting maintenance tasks as needed. Candidates should be able to lift 20 lbs, work weekends or overtime as required, and follow safety and sanitary procedures to ensure food quality and animal welfare.