Poultry Farm Care Specialist

Aviagen; Pleasant Hope (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviagen is seeking a Farm Associate I to care for birds and ensure welfare across our poultry facilities. The role includes egg collection, grading, and data recording, with duties spanning from barn maintenance to working with hatchery chicks.

Expected to perform in a fast-paced farm environment and handle live poultry daily. Applicants should be prepared for physical tasks, be able to lift up to 50 lbs, and work weekends/holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand oral and written instructions and perform simple tasks.
• Required basic skills - reading, writing and arithmetic.
• Ability to stand for long periods (8 hrs or more) - flexible schedule.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 lbs or more.
• Animal husbandry experience preferred but not required.
• Work around live animals and in dusty/damp environments.

Responsibilities

• Gather eggs and grade eggs according to category, size and condition.
• Transfer egg flats to the egg cooler room and assist in washing eggs; maintain sanitary conditions.
• Maintain and record eggs and collect data as instructed.
• Monitor poultry house conditions and troubleshoot feed lines, drinkers, fans, and barn appearance.
• Monitor health of the flock and record mortality.
• Work with day-old chicks in the Hatchery Facility and relocate birds as needed.

Skills

Animal care basics

Reading & following instructions

Manual labor capacity

Job description

Aviagen is seeking a Farm Associate I to care for birds and ensure welfare across our poultry facilities. The role includes egg collection, grading, and data recording, with duties spanning from barn maintenance to working with hatchery chicks.

Expected to perform in a fast-paced farm environment and handle live poultry daily. Applicants should be prepared for physical tasks, be able to lift up to 50 lbs, and work weekends/holidays as needed.