Farm Associate I

Aviagen•Walpole, NH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role plays a critical part in overall success of the farm operations within the Aviagen suite of Poultry farms. The Farm Associate I, has primary responsibility for the animal care and welfare of the birds within the facility.

Requirements

Ability to understand oral and written instructions and perform simple tasks.
Required basic skills - reading, writing and arithmetic
Ability to perform work that is repetitive in nature
Ability to stand for long periods of time (8 hrs or more - must have a flexible work schedule)
Ability to grip, grasp or twist using hands and wrists.
Must be able to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 lbs or more
Bend and stoop repetitively throughout the shift
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at time of hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.

Nice To Haves

Animal husbandry experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Maintain poultry house living conditions by monitoring and troubleshooting issues with water lines, feeders, fans and barn appearance etc.
Monitor and document the health of the flock and or mortality
Responsible for completing house paperwork correctly and timely
Clean out houses and rebuild tables and cages as needed
Transfer up to 10 lbs of feed and maintain feed in all feeders according to requirements and ensure all birds can access the feed
Ability to weigh feed correctly
Will be required to collect birds for moving or weighing
Ability to operate a BAT 1 Scale or similar scale and tablet
Ability to work with chemicals such as detergents, disinfectants, etc.
Must perform essential duties in a safe and efficient manner as trained
Must be able to perform manual tasks in extreme hot or cold temperatures
Must follow Animal Care Standards, Animal Welfare Guidelines and Bio-Security policies and procedures
Must be able to work in dry, dusty, damp and or wet environment
Must be able to work with live animals and the associated environment
Must be able to, on a routine basis, handle and interact with live poultry
Must be able to be around farm related smells or foul odors and loud/noisy environment
Must be able to work in an environment with substantial dust circulation