Job Description Summary:

Applicants are not allowed to own any kind of birds due to the risk of possible disease transmission.

Job Duties:

• Collect Data and Perform House Checklist within Feed Conversion Houses performing the following weigh chickens

• Record and add feed to feeders as needed

• Collect data with pen and paper and/or on a computer or tablet

• Check bird’s overall health following the accepted protocols

• Dispose of dead birds as instructed

• Feed birds according to schedules

• Clean and disinfect house equipment, waterers, feeders and cages

• Perform routine housekeeping duties

• Segregate birds according to line and sex as instructed

• Remove and place birds in cages according to schedules

• Examine birds for signs of illness and report any problems to lead or manager

• Monitor controls and thermostats that regulate temperature and humidity of the poultry house

• Record information according to instructions such as bird weight, feed, added feed, and mortality; repair, align, and construct cages, pens or equipment (feeders, water lines, lights, vents, etc.)

Qualifications:

• Team oriented

• Basic computer skills

• Ability to work Flexible Hours including some weekends

• Must be a Self-Motivator with ability to perform tasks with accuracy and efficiency

• Good communication, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills

• Current Drivers License

• Willing to travel from farm to farm

The following duties will vary according to the needs of the department.  Normal duties will include:

• Biosecurity – Health & Safety are major responsibilities

• Working closely with Grow & Rear farms managers and staff

• May perform other tasks as deemed necessary by supervisor