ANIMAL CARETAKER

OPAL FOODS COOPERATIVE INC • Neosho, MO

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Opal Foods is currently accepting applications for the position of Animal Caretaker for our School Farm location in Neosho, MO. This position is responsible for caring for live birds and ensuring barns are properly maintained to ensure optimal egg production while maintaining compliance with all company policies and governmental regulations. This position will also assist 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 up to 5 lb. hens
• 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 on bird health and remove dead birds.
• Ensure feed and water distribution systems are working properly and that hens have adequate food, water and air ventilation.
• Will adjust vents and curtains as required.
• Perform minor maintenance as needed. Maintenance technicians will perform more complex tasks.
• Assist other House Hands as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by Lead person or Manager.

Benefits

• PTO
• options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, dependent life, and disability insurance
• matching 401K plan

What This Job Offers

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