ANIMAL CARETAKER

OPAL FOODS COOPERATIVE INC • Neosho, MO

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About The Position

The Animal Caretaker works at Opal Foods’ School Farm location in Neosho, Missouri, caring for live birds and maintaining barns to support optimal egg production and compliance with company policies and government regulations. The role also assists the Production Farm Lead with other projects and duties as needed.

Requirements

• Must be able to walk for very long periods of time.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, kneel, and lift hens weighing up to 5 pounds.
• Must be comfortable in bird houses surrounded by live birds on all sides.
• Must be 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 the barns numerous times during the workday to check bird health and remove dead birds.
• Ensure feed and water distribution systems are working 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 as assigned by the Lead person or Manager.

Benefits

• PTO
• Options for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and dependent life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Matching 401K plan

What This Job Offers

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