Animal Caretaker
OPAL FOODS COOPERATIVE•Hampton, IA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Animal Caretaker at Opal Foods’ Hampton Farm in Hampton, Iowa, cares for live birds and maintains barns to support optimal egg production and compliance with company policies and governmental 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 lb.
- 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 through the 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 as assigned by the Lead person or Manager.
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Options for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Life, dependent life, and disability insurance.
- 401(k) plan with matching.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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