Poultry Welfare & Farm Care Specialist

Daybreak Foods, Inc.; Eagle Grove (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Daybreak Foods, Inc. in Eagle Grove, IA is hiring an Animal Caretaker to attend to the welfare of chickens and maintain their housing environment under the Production Supervisor.

You will monitor barns, report conditions, perform light maintenance on facilities and equipment, operate required tools, and ensure animal welfare throughout each shift. A High School diploma or GED is preferred; 1 year in an agricultural environment and good teamwork and communication skills are desirable.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalency preferred
• 1 year experience in agricultural environment and animal care is preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure the security of chickens and the premises by keeping all facility doors locked to protect birds from predators
• 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

Job description

Daybreak Foods, Inc. in Eagle Grove, IA is hiring an Animal Caretaker to attend to the welfare of chickens and maintain their housing environment under the Production Supervisor.

You will monitor barns, report conditions, perform light maintenance on facilities and equipment, operate required tools, and ensure animal welfare throughout each shift. A High School diploma or GED is preferred; 1 year in an agricultural environment and good teamwork and communication skills are desirable.