Animal Caretaker

OPAL FOODS COOPERATIVE•Iowa Falls, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Opal Foods is hiring an Animal Caretaker for its Iowa Falls Pullet Farm. The role involves caring for live birds and maintaining barns to support bird health and comply with company policies and government regulations. The caretaker also assists the Pullet Farm Manager with other projects and duties as needed. Work is performed in person at the farm in a warm environment and around live birds. Employees must follow strict biosecurity procedures, including showering in and out and complying with the company’s rules prohibiting contact with other bird species.

Requirements

Follow strict biosecurity procedures, including showering in and out.
Be able to walk for very long periods of time.
Be able to bend, stoop, reach, kneel, and lift hens weighing up to 5 pounds.
Be comfortable working in bird houses surrounded by live birds.
Be available to work weekends and holidays as scheduled.
Be able to work in a warm environment.
Comply with Opal Foods biosecurity policies requiring no contact with bird species other than the company’s laying hens, including domestic ducks, geese, wild birds, chickens, and pet birds.
Reliably commute to Coulter, Iowa, or plan to relocate before starting work.

Responsibilities

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