Poultry Welfare & Barn Care Technician

Daybreak Foods, Inc.; Eagle Grove (IA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Daybreak Foods, Inc. is hiring an Animal Caretaker in Eagle Grove, IA to manage welfare and environment of chickens. You will monitor barns, report conditions, and perform light facility maintenance, ensuring safe, productive housing and adherence to welfare practices.

Responsibilities include securing premises, daily task documentation, bird health observation, mortality handling, and operating ventilation and related equipment to support healthy laying hens and efficient production.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalency preferred.
• 1 year experience in agricultural environment and animal care preferred.
• Must be self-directed and organized.
• Ability to track and document activities with correct forms and paperwork.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Working knowledge of agricultural operations preferred.
• Detail oriented and accurate in record-keeping.
• Ability to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Good attendance history with a flexible schedule.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Positive attitude and team player, enjoys working with animals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security of chickens and premises by keeping doors locked.
• Document completed tasks daily and weekly.
• Observe bird health and proper feed, light, air, and water supply.
• Properly collect and dispose of mortality.
• Move chickens back into the system when lights turn off.
• Walk rows of chickens and check egg lines for blockages.
• Clean manure belt equipment; sweep and clean poultry houses.
• Maintain and monitor ventilation systems for proper air flow.
• Safely operate required equipment and tools per policies.
• Follow all company safety policies and practices.
• Understand laying hen husbandry and operate environmental systems.
• Monitor bird health and production and report findings to supervisor.
• Move birds using handling equipment and cleaning with pressurized water.
• Monitor bird service activities with emphasis on welfare.
• Follow all company policies and perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Daybreak Foods, Inc. is hiring an Animal Caretaker in Eagle Grove, IA to manage welfare and environment of chickens. You will monitor barns, report conditions, and perform light facility maintenance, ensuring safe, productive housing and adherence to welfare practices.

Responsibilities include securing premises, daily task documentation, bird health observation, mortality handling, and operating ventilation and related equipment to support healthy laying hens and efficient production.