Poultry Farm Associate: Live Bird Care & Egg Operations

Aviagen; Cumberland Heights (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviagen is seeking a Farm Associate I to join our poultry farm operations in Cumberland Heights, TN. You will care for birds, gather eggs, monitor house conditions, and assist in hatchery tasks.

This role requires physical stamina, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and adherence to bio-security and safety guidelines. Weekend and holiday work may be required. Prior experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Animal husbandry experience preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Work in hot/cold, dusty, damp or wet environments.

Responsibilities

• Gather eggs and grade by category, size and condition.
• Transfer eggs to cooler room and record counts.
• Maintain poultry house living conditions and monitor equipment.
• Work with day-old chicks in the hatchery.
• Perform tasks in poultry processing plant as trained.
• Follow safety, bio-security and sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Reading & writing

Physical stamina

Stand for long hours

Manual dexterity

Team player

Job description

Aviagen is seeking a Farm Associate I to join our poultry farm operations in Cumberland Heights, TN. You will care for birds, gather eggs, monitor house conditions, and assist in hatchery tasks.

This role requires physical stamina, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and adherence to bio-security and safety guidelines. Weekend and holiday work may be required. Prior experience is helpful but not required.