Poultry Farm Associate I - Animal Care & Egg Ops

CWT Farms; Cumberland Heights (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental/Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Aviagen is seeking a Farm Associate I to support poultry care across barns, hatcheries, and processing areas. You will manage egg collection, grading, and data recording while maintaining clean, safe facilities and assisting with live birds throughout the facility.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and adherence to animal care standards and bio-security policies. Shift work may include weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience with farm animal care.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks and stand for long periods.
• Comfort handling live poultry and equipment.
• Knowledge of basic safety and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Gather eggs and prevent breakage.
• Grade eggs by category, size and condition.
• Move eggs between barn, cooler and washing areas; record counts.
• Monitor and record flock health and mortality; troubleshoot feed/ water systems.
• Clean and rebuild pens; ensure birds access to feed and water.
• Assist with moving or weighing birds; collect birds as required.
• Work in hatchery with day-old chicks; assist with eggs set, collection, transfer and disinfection.
• Potentially work in poultry processing area with cutting instruments as trained.
• Handle cleaning chemicals; follow safety and biosecurity policies.
• Perform duties in extreme temperatures and dusty/damp environments.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment in all work areas.

Skills

Animal husbandry experience

Lift up to 50 lbs

Reading and basic math

Stamina for long shifts

Safety and sanitation

Job description

Aviagen is seeking a Farm Associate I to support poultry care across barns, hatcheries, and processing areas. You will manage egg collection, grading, and data recording while maintaining clean, safe facilities and assisting with live birds throughout the facility.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and adherence to animal care standards and bio-security policies. Shift work may include weekends and holidays.