Poultry Welfare & Care Technician

Daybreak Foods, Inc.; Town of Lake Mills (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Daybreak Foods, Inc. is seeking an Animal Caretaker to care for laying hens and manage their environment across the barns. You will monitor health, feed, light, air, and water, and perform light maintenance on facilities and equipment.

Responsibilities include environmental monitoring, mortality handling, proper housing movement, and daily documentation. This role emphasizes animal welfare and adherence to safety policies in a team setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1 year experience in agricultural environment and animal care preferred.
• Strong communication, organization and documentation skills.
• Ability to work with animals and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Secure premises by keeping facility doors locked to protect birds from predators and unauthorized personnel.
• Document completed tasks on a daily and weekly basis.
• Observe bird health and ensure proper feed, light, air and water daily.
• Collect and dispose of mortality as required.
• Move birds in and out of houses and operate bird moving equipment safely.
• Observe egg lines for egg blockages and inspect ventilation systems.
• Clean and maintain manure belt equipment; sweep poultry houses.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate understanding of laying hen husbandry and automated systems.
• Report findings to Production Manager/Supervisor.

Skills

Self-directed

Organized

Documentation

Communication

Agricultural know-how

Detail-oriented

Diversity awareness

Attendance reliability

Reading/Writing/Math basics

Team player

Animal care passion

Education

High School diploma or GED

1 year agricultural/animal care experience

Job description

Daybreak Foods, Inc. is seeking an Animal Caretaker to care for laying hens and manage their environment across the barns. You will monitor health, feed, light, air, and water, and perform light maintenance on facilities and equipment.

Responsibilities include environmental monitoring, mortality handling, proper housing movement, and daily documentation. This role emphasizes animal welfare and adherence to safety policies in a team setting.