Poultry Welfare & Environment Specialist

Daybreak Foods; Eagle Grove (IA); Presencial; USD 20.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

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Bonuses possible

Descripción de la vacante

Daybreak Foods is seeking an Animal Caretaker to support the welfare and environment of laying hens at our Eagle Grove facility. You will monitor barns, document tasks, and assist with light maintenance while following animal welfare practices.

Responsibilities include securing premises, observing bird health, managing feed, water, lighting, and ventilation, and reporting findings to the Production Manager.

Formación

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 1 year experience in agricultural environment and animal care preferred.
• Strong communication skills in writing and speaking.
• Detail oriented with good organizational abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure the security of chickens and premises by keeping all facility doors locked to protect birds from predators, external climate and unauthorized personnel
• Document completed tasks on a daily and weekly basis
• Observe bird health and proper supply of feed, light, air and water daily
• Properly collect and dispose of mortality
• Place chickens back into the system when the lights turn off
• Walk rows of chickens and check egg lines for egg blockages
• Observe and complete the daily cleaning of manure belt equipment
• Sweep and clean different areas of the poultry houses
• Maintain and monitor ventilation systems to ensure proper ventilation in the chicken houses
• Safely operate required equipment and tools
• Follow all company safety policies and practices
• Demonstrate an understanding of laying hen husbandry
• Comprehend and operate the automated environmental and egg flow computers
• Continuously monitor bird health and production of laying hens in houses reporting findings to Production Manager/Supervisor
• Perform tasks associated with moving birds in and out of houses to include handling bird moving equipment and cleaning with pneumatic or pressurized water
• Monitor bird service activities, i.e. birds in/out, with an emphasis on animal welfare
• Follow all company policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Conocimientos

Self-directed

Organized

Communication

Detail oriented

Team player

Attendance reliability

Educación

High School diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Daybreak Foods is seeking an Animal Caretaker to support the welfare and environment of laying hens at our Eagle Grove facility. You will monitor barns, document tasks, and assist with light maintenance while following animal welfare practices.

Responsibilities include securing premises, observing bird health, managing feed, water, lighting, and ventilation, and reporting findings to the Production Manager.