Poultry Farm Associate: Animal Care & Operations

Aviagen; Crossville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

AD&D

EAP

Teladoc

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Aviagen in Crossville, TN is seeking a Farm Associate I to support daily poultry farm operations, care for birds, and manage egg collection and grading. You will help with housing, feeding, and data recording to ensure animal welfare and farm efficiency.

Applicants should be able to work weekends/holidays, lift up to 50 lbs, and stand for long periods while following strict bio-security and animal care guidelines. Training is provided and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing and arithmetic.
• Able to stand for long periods (8 hrs or more).
• Lift, carry or push up to 50 lbs.
• Animal husbandry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather eggs carefully to prevent breakage and grade by category/size.
• Transfer egg flats and record counts; assist washing and sanitation.
• Monitor flock health and maintain housing conditions.
• Clean and rebuild pens; manage feed and water as required.
• Work in poultry processing area and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Stand for long periods

Lift up to 50 lbs

Basic reading/writing/arithmetic

Animal husbandry experience

Job description

Aviagen in Crossville, TN is seeking a Farm Associate I to support daily poultry farm operations, care for birds, and manage egg collection and grading. You will help with housing, feeding, and data recording to ensure animal welfare and farm efficiency.

Applicants should be able to work weekends/holidays, lift up to 50 lbs, and stand for long periods while following strict bio-security and animal care guidelines. Training is provided and benefits are offered.