Poultry Specialist

Aventure Staffing; Gaylord (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Aventure Staffing is seeking a dedicated Poultry Specialist I in Gaylord, MN. You will oversee daily operations in poultry houses, ensuring a safe, clean environment and high animal welfare standards.

Responsibilities include feeding, monitoring temperatures, maintaining records, and assisting with flock movements. The role requires physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and comfort with varied temperatures and noisy conditions.

Qualifications

• Must read and follow safety rules.
• Ability to perform basic math operations.
• Ability to complete routine report forms.

Responsibilities

• Maintain poultry houses daily to ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Manage feed and water access, monitor temperatures.
• Keep UEP records of water, feed, mortality, ventilation, and flock population.
• Assist with moving birds and flock turnover.

Skills

Safety rules

Basic math

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Power washers

Handheld blowers

Ladders

Job description

Job Title: Poultry Specialist I

Locations: Gaylord, MN

Shift: 1st shift: Monday – Friday | 7am – 3:45pm, plus every other weekend

Pay: $19.38/hour + DOE

Aventure Staffing is seeking a dedicated Poultry Specialist I. In this role, you will be responsible for all daily aspects of the poultry houses, ensuring a safe, clean, and high-quality environment while adhering strictly to safety, animal care, and food quality standards, for the life of that flock.

Key Responsibilities

• Flock House Maintenance: Provide layer hens with continuous access to feed and water; monitor temperatures; clean facilities; maintain dry floor litter to 1 inch; and handle house turnover when flocks arrive or depart.
• Equipment & Facility Operations: Keep feed chains, egg belts, lights, fans, motors, and protective guards clean and in full working order. Perform basic maintenance and report major repairs immediately.
• Data & Documentation: Keep precise daily UEP records regarding water, feed, mortality, ventilation, and flock population metrics.
• Flock Care & Movements: Perform daily mortality runs (handling up to two houses on weekends) and assist with moving birds into and out of houses safely.

Requirements & Physical Demands

• Lifting: Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand and walk long building stretches for most of the shift; bend, stoop, crouch, reach, climb ladders, and navigate stairs safely.
• Environment: Comfortable working in varied temperatures, high-dust environments, heights, and noisy indoor/outdoor conditions using basic tools, handheld blowers, or power washers.
• Experience & Skills: Must be able to read and follow safety rules, complete routine report forms, perform basic math operations and solve task-oriented issues.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay!
• Direct Deposit Available.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options.
• Opportunity for long-term placement with a reputable local company.

Aventure Staffing is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. A drug screen and background may be required.