Poultry Farm Associate I: Animal Care & Hatchery Ops

Aviagen; Albertville (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Aviagen is seeking a Farm Associate I to support poultry farm operations and animal care across Aviagen’s farms in the United States. You will help with egg handling, hygiene, and daily farm activities to ensure flock health and welfare.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and adherence to animal care standards. Weekend work and varying shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Must understand oral and written instructions and perform simple tasks.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and perform repetitive work.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and handle physical tasks.
• Experience in animal husbandry preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Gather eggs and grade by category, size, and condition.
• Transfer eggs to cooler and record counts.
• Maintain sanitary egg wash area and keep records.
• Monitor poultry house conditions: feed lines, drinkers, fans, and cleanliness.
• Move and weigh birds when needed; collect birds for weighing.
• Work in Hatchery with day-old chicks and related duties.
• Assist in cleaning, disinfection, and the use of cleaning chemicals.
• Follow safety, bio-security, and animal welfare standards.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Basic Math

Stamina

Manual Lifting

Job description

Aviagen is seeking a Farm Associate I to support poultry farm operations and animal care across Aviagen’s farms in the United States. You will help with egg handling, hygiene, and daily farm activities to ensure flock health and welfare.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and adherence to animal care standards. Weekend work and varying shifts may be required.