Aviagen
Farm Associate I
Walpole, New Hampshire
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 14 days 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.
Responsibilities
- Maintain poultry house living conditions by monitoring and troubleshooting issues with water lines, feeders, fans and barn appearance etc.
- Transfer up to 10 lbs of feed and maintain feed in all feeders according to requirements and ensure all birds can access the feed
- Must perform essential duties in a safe and efficient manner as trained
Requirements
- Required basic skills - reading, writing and arithmetic Ability to perform work that is repetitive in nature Ability to stand for long periods of time (8 hrs 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
Nice to have
- Must be able 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
- Monitor and document the health of the flock and or mortality
Company info
- 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.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at time of hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.
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