Animal Caretaker

OPAL FOODS COOPERATIVE • Neosho, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Animal Caretaker is responsible for caring for live birds and maintaining barns to support optimal egg production and compliance with company policies and governmental regulations. The position also assists the Production Farm Lead with other projects and duties as needed.

The role is based at Opal Foods’ School Farm in Neosho, Missouri. It involves working in bird houses surrounded by live birds and walking through barns repeatedly during the workday.

Requirements

• Able to walk for very long periods of time.
• Able to bend, stoop, reach, kneel, and lift hens weighing up to 5 pounds.
• Comfortable working in bird houses surrounded by live birds.
• Available to work weekends and holidays as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Maintain barn sanitation by sweeping floors and using a backpack unit to blow dust from assigned areas.
• Walk through barns numerous times during the workday to check bird health and remove dead birds.
• Ensure feed and water distribution systems work properly and hens have adequate food, water, and air ventilation.
• Adjust vents and curtains as required.
• Perform minor maintenance; maintenance technicians handle more complex tasks.
• Assist other House Hands as needed.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Lead person or Manager.
• Assist the Production Farm Lead with projects and duties as needed.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO).
• Options for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life, dependent life, and disability insurance.
• Matching 401(k) plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed