ANIMAL CARETAKER

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About The Position

Opal Foods is accepting applications for an Animal Caretaker at its Hathaway Farm location in Neosho, Missouri. The position is responsible for caring for live birds and maintaining barns to support optimal egg production and compliance with company policies and governmental regulations. The Animal Caretaker also assists the Production Farm Lead with projects and other 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 work properly and that 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.
• Assist the Production Farm Lead with other projects and duties as needed.

Benefits

• PTO
• Options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Dependent life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Matching 401K plan

What This Job Offers

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