Aviagen

Farm Associate I

Albertville, Alabama

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 22 hours ago

About the role

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.
Job Description: - May work up to 6 days a week, including weekends and holidays - Gather eggs in a manner that prevents excessive breakage - Grade eggs according to category, size and condition.

Transfer egg flats with eggs from the barn to the egg cooler room and record the number of eggs collected and assist in washing eggs and maintain sanitary conditions in the egg wash room/cooler room
Maintain and record eggs and or gather proper data as instructed
Maintain poultry house living conditions by monitoring and troubleshooting issues with feed lines, drinkers, fans and barn appearance etc.
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
Must perform essential duties in a safe and efficient manner as trained

Required basic skills - reading, writing and arithmetic
Ability to grip, grasp or twist using hands and wrists.
Must be able to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 lbs or more
Will be required to collect birds for moving or weighing
Must be able to perform manual tasks in extreme hot or cold temperatures
Must be able to work in dry, dusty, damp and or wet environment
Must be able to work with live animals and the associated environment
Must be able to, on a routine basis, handle and interact with live poultry
Must be able to be around farm related smells or foul odors and loud/noisy environment
Must be able to work in an environment with substantial dust circulation

Additionally, you will be eligible for company observed paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of 14 days per year, prorated based on your hire date.

Aviagen provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the healthcare and financial well-being of our employees.
Aviagen offers medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Teladoc, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage, subject to the terms and conditions of Plan documents.
Additionally, you will be eligible for company observed paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of 14 days per year, prorated based on your hire date.
Monitor and document the health of the flock and or mortality

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.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the Country of Specified Job Location at hire and must maintain authorization to work in that Country throughout their employment with our company.

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