Poultry Caretaker & Welfare Technician

Daybreak Foods, Inc.; Eagle Grove (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Daybreak Foods, Inc. in Eagle Grove, IA seeks an Animal Caretaker under the supervision of the Production Supervisor to support the welfare and environment of laying hens and follow industry welfare practices.

You will monitor barn conditions and perform light maintenance on facilities and equipment. You will document daily tasks, observe bird health and feed/water supply, assist with moving birds, and ensure proper ventilation while adhering to safety policies and reporting findings to the

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalency 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

Self-directed

Organized

Communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Animal care

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Daybreak Foods, Inc. in Eagle Grove, IA seeks an Animal Caretaker under the supervision of the Production Supervisor to support the welfare and environment of laying hens and follow industry welfare practices.

You will monitor barn conditions and perform light maintenance on facilities and equipment. You will document daily tasks, observe bird health and feed/water supply, assist with moving birds, and ensure proper ventilation while adhering to safety policies and reporting findings to the