Farm Associate I

Aviagen • Albertville, AL

1d • 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. Working at Aviagen presents career opportunities that impact an industry. We encourage people to bring their experience and knowledge and help work on complex issues that will shape the future of the poultry industry. In an environment that promotes innovation and progressive approaches to problem solving, Aviagen is working today to be ready for what tomorrow may bring.

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
• Must be able to perform manual tasks in extreme hot or cold temperatures
• 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
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the Country of Specified Job Location at hire and must maintain authorization to work in that Country throughout their employment with our company

Nice To Haves

• Animal husbandry experience preferred

Responsibilities

• May work up to 6 days a week, including weekends and holidays
• Gather eggs in a manner that prevents excessive breakage
• Grade eggs according to category, size and condition
• Transfer egg flats with eggs from the barn to the egg cooler room and record the number of eggs collected
• Assist in washing eggs and maintain sanitary conditions in the egg wash room/cooler room
• Maintain and record eggs and or gather proper data as instructed
• Maintain poultry house living conditions by monitoring and troubleshooting issues with feed lines, drinkers, fans and barn appearance etc.
• Monitor and document the health of the flock and or mortality
• Clean out houses and rebuild bird pens as needed
• Transfer up to 50 lbs of feed and maintain feed in all feeders according to trial requirements and ensure all birds can access the feed
• Collect birds for moving or weighing
• Work with day old baby chicks within the Hatchery Facility
• Set eggs, collect eggs, transfer eggs and disinfecting of the facility
• Work in a poultry processing plant - Live hang poultry, use cutting instruments to de-bone and or cut poultry as trained for proper data collection
• Work with chemicals such as detergents, disinfectants, etc.
• Perform essential duties in a safe and efficient manner as trained
• Follow Animal Care Standards, Animal Welfare Guidelines and Bio-Security policies and procedures

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support the healthcare and financial well-being of our employees
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability coverage
• Long-Term Disability coverage
• Company observed paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of 14 days per year, prorated based on your hire date

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees