Poultry Care & Welfare Technician

Daybreak Foods, Inc.; Spencer (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Daybreak Foods, Inc. is seeking an Animal Caretaker to oversee the welfare and environment of laying chickens under supervision. You will monitor barn conditions, report findings, and perform light maintenance on facilities and equipment to support safe production.

Responsibilities include bird health observation, proper feed and water management, secure housing, and adherence to safety policies. The role requires attention to detail, good attendance, and teamwork in a poultry environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 1 year experience in agricultural environment and animal care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the security of chickens and the premises by keeping all facility doors locked to protect birds from predators, external climate and unauthorized personnel.
• Document completed tasks on a daily and weekly basis.
• Observe bird health and proper supply of feed, light, air and water daily.
• Properly collect and dispose of mortality.
• Place chickens back into the system when the lights turn off.
• Walk rows of chickens and check egg lines for egg blockages.
• Observe and complete the daily cleaning of manure belt equipment.
• Sweep and clean different areas of the poultry houses.
• Maintain and monitor ventilation systems to ensure proper ventilation in the chicken houses.
• Safely operate required equipment and tools.
• Follow all company safety policies and practices.
• Demonstrate an understanding of laying hen husbandry.
• Comprehend and operate the automated environmental and egg flow computers.
• Continuously monitor bird health and production of laying hens in houses reporting findings to Production Manager/Supervisor.
• Perform tasks associated with moving birds in and out of houses to include handling bird moving equipment and cleaning with pneumatic or pressurized water.
• Monitor bird service activities, i.e. birds in/out, with an emphasis on animal welfare.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Daybreak Foods, Inc. is seeking an Animal Caretaker to oversee the welfare and environment of laying chickens under supervision. You will monitor barn conditions, report findings, and perform light maintenance on facilities and equipment to support safe production.

Responsibilities include bird health observation, proper feed and water management, secure housing, and adherence to safety policies. The role requires attention to detail, good attendance, and teamwork in a poultry environment.