Farm Associates are responsible for the overall care, bio-security, husbandry, of the facilities and poultry that are contained within the described properties. Insure that all programs and procedures are followed and implemented as described by the company guidelines. These are to be followed by all who enter the facilities at all times. In so doing, maintaining a high degree of quality, while running an efficient and cost effective operation.
Daily activities for farm associates include but are not limited to:
Feeding and restocking for the following day.
Picking up and incinerating mortality
Humanely euthanizing birds that cannot access feed/water
Walking in the chicken house multiple times a day to gather floor/slat eggs on breeder farms
Gathering and sorting eggs putting them in the cooler at the proper intervals on breeder farms
Performing routine maintenance
Maintaining a clean farm both inside and outside
Shower in/ shower out and follow all biosecurity procedures
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications:
Ability to lift 50 lbs unassisted
Fluent in Spanish/English
Routine handling and interacting with live poultry
Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate
Standing for extended periods of time (6 hours)
Grip, grasp or twist using hands and wrists
Bend and stoop repetitively throughout out shift
Prolonged exposure to dry and dusty environments
Work cooperatively with a team
Strong sense of personal responsibility
Take accountability for individual performance
Withstand ongoing presence of farm related smells or foul odors