Poultry Farm Associate I: Egg Handling & Bird Care

Aviagen; Missouri; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO) 14 days/year

Job summary

Aviagen is seeking a Farm Associate I in Pleasant Hope, Missouri. This role focuses on animal care, welfare, and egg handling across the farm operations, including gathering eggs, grading, and maintaining clean facilities. You will monitor flock health, assist in hatchery tasks, and support daily farm activities in a physically demanding environment.

Prior experience in animal husbandry is preferred. The job requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and willingness to work

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Gather eggs without breakage.
• Grade eggs by category, size and condition.
• Move eggs to the cooler room and record counts.
• Maintain sanitation in egg wash areas and floor spaces.
• Monitor flock health and report issues.
• Work with live birds and assist in handling and weighing as needed.

Skills

Animal handling

Safety compliance

Reading and writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Aviagen is seeking a Farm Associate I in Pleasant Hope, Missouri. This role focuses on animal care, welfare, and egg handling across the farm operations, including gathering eggs, grading, and maintaining clean facilities. You will monitor flock health, assist in hatchery tasks, and support daily farm activities in a physically demanding environment.

Prior experience in animal husbandry is preferred. The job requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and willingness to work