Farm Associate I

Job Description Summary This role plays a critical part in overall success of the farm operations within the Aviagen suite of Poultry farms. The Farm Associate I has primary responsibility for the animal care and welfare of the birds within the facility. Responsibilities May work up to 6 days a week, including weekends and holidays. Maintain poultry house living conditions by monitoring and troubleshooting issues with feed lines, drinkers, fans and barn appearance, etc. Monitor and document the health of the flock and/or mortality. Clean out houses and rebuild bird pens as needed. Transfer up to 50 lbs of feed and maintain feed in all feeders according to trial requirements and ensure all birds can access the feed. Collect birds for moving or weighing. Work with chemicals such as detergents and disinfectants. Perform essential duties in a safe and efficient manner as trained. Work in extreme hot or cold temperatures. Follow Animal Care Standards, Animal Welfare Guidelines and Bio‑Security policies and procedures. Work in dry, dusty, damp and or wet environment. Handle and interact with live poultry on a routine basis. Be able to be around farm‑related smells or foul odors and loud/noisy environment. Work in an environment with substantial dust circulation. Qualifications and Physical Requirements Ability to understand oral and written instructions and perform simple tasks. Basic skills: reading, writing, and arithmetic. Ability to perform repetitive work. Ability to stand for long periods of time (8 hrs or more). Flexibility in work schedule. Ability to grip, grasp or twist using hands and wrists. Ability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 lbs or more. Bend and stoop repetitively throughout the shift. Animal husbandry experience preferred but not required. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D coverage. Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Teladoc. Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability coverage, subject to plan terms. Company observed paid holidays. Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of 14 days per year, prorated based on hire date. Work Authorization Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the country of the specified job location at hire and must maintain authorization to work in that country throughout employment. EEOC Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr