Poultry Farm Associate I — Animal Care & Egg Operations

Aviagen; Albertville (AL); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Zusammenfassung

Aviagen is seeking a Farm Associate I to support poultry farm operations. The role involves gathering and sorting eggs, maintaining sanitary egg processing areas, and monitoring flock health. You will assist with feeding, cleaning, and moving birds, including working with day-old chicks in the Hatchery.

The position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and follow safety and bio-security guidelines in a live animal environment.

Qualifikationen

• Ability to understand oral and written instructions and perform simple tasks.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time (8 hrs or more).
• Ability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 lbs or more.

Aufgaben

• Gather eggs and grade according to category, size and condition.
• Transfer egg flats from barn to egg cooler and record counts.
• Assist in washing eggs and maintain sanitary conditions in egg wash room.
• Monitor and record health of flock; troubleshoot feed lines, drinkers, fans and barn appearance.
• Clean out houses and rebuild bird pens as needed.
• Move up to 50 lbs of feed and ensure birds can access feed.
• Work with day-old chicks in the Hatchery Facility and assist with egg handling and tracking.
• Assist with processing tasks as trained and follow safety procedures.

Kenntnisse

Reading & writing

Arithmetic

Manual dexterity

Jobbeschreibung

Aviagen is seeking a Farm Associate I to support poultry farm operations. The role involves gathering and sorting eggs, maintaining sanitary egg processing areas, and monitoring flock health. You will assist with feeding, cleaning, and moving birds, including working with day-old chicks in the Hatchery.

The position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and follow safety and bio-security guidelines in a live animal environment.