Farm Assistant

Job Description Summary This role plays a critical part in the overall success of 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 Work up to 6 days a week, including weekends and holidays. Gather eggs in a manner that prevents excessive breakage when assigned to a breeder farm. Grade eggs according to category, size, and condition. Transfer egg flats from the barn to the egg cooler room and record the number of eggs collected. Assist in washing eggs and maintain sanitary conditions in the egg wash room/cooler room. Maintain and record eggs or gather proper data as instructed. Maintain poultry house living conditions by monitoring and troubleshooting issues with feed lines, drinkers, fans, and barn appearance. 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 requirements, ensuring all birds can access feed. Collect birds for moving or weighing. Work with chemicals such as detergents, disinfectants, etc. Perform essential duties safely and efficiently as trained. Perform manual tasks in extreme hot or cold temperatures. Follow Animal Care Standards, Animal Welfare Guidelines, and Bio‑Security policies and procedures. Work in dry, dusty, damp, or wet environments. Interact with live poultry on a routine basis. Tolerate farm‑related smells or foul odors and loud/noisy environment. Work in an environment with substantial dust circulation. Qualifications & Physical Requirements Ability to understand oral and written instructions and perform simple tasks. Read, write, and perform basic arithmetic. Perform repetitive work. Stand for long periods of time (8 hrs or more); flexible work schedule required. Grip, grasp, or twist using hands and wrists. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr