Farm Clean Out Associate

Aviagen•Loretto, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Farm Clean Out Associate is responsible for cleaning, sanitizing, and preparing poultry houses, equipment, and assigned areas in accordance with Aviagen sanitation and biosecurity standards. The role performs hands-on agricultural work between flocks, including removing litter and debris, preparing and moving equipment, cleaning and sanitizing surfaces, and assisting equipment operators. The position supports a clean and biosecure environment and the health, welfare, and productivity of poultry operations. Work is conducted according to established SOPs, Work Instructions, safety requirements, biosecurity protocols, animal welfare standards, and company policies.

Requirements

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions, SOPs, Work Instructions, safety requirements, and biosecurity procedures.
Ability to work safely with approved detergents, disinfectants, sanitizers, and other cleaning chemicals.
Ability to properly use hand tools and cleaning equipment associated with poultry house sanitation and clean-out.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Dependable attendance and ability to report to work as scheduled.
Personal responsibility and commitment to completing assigned work thoroughly and safely.
Ability to recognize and report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, sanitation concerns, and biosecurity issues.
Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, and up to six days per week when required.
Ability and willingness to work at different poultry houses, farms, or operational areas as assigned.
Ability to comply with company safety, sanitation, biosecurity, and animal welfare requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural, poultry, farm, sanitation, general labor, or related experience.

Responsibilities

Follow sanitation, biosecurity, safety, and animal welfare procedures, SOPs, Work Instructions, and supervisor directions.
Prepare poultry houses and designated areas for clean-out and sanitation.
Empty and clean feeders and other poultry house equipment.
Remove litter, bedding, debris, waste, and other materials from poultry houses and work areas.
Strip poultry houses of litter and prepare floors and surfaces for cleaning.
Scrape and clean concrete floors, walls, slats, and other surfaces.
Raise, lower, remove, disassemble, reposition, and reinstall poultry house equipment as needed.
Open and close poultry house doors and access points as needed for clean-out operations.
Clean and sanitize floors, walls, slats, equipment, machinery, and other designated surfaces using approved methods and chemicals.
Mix, handle, apply, and store approved cleaning products according to procedures, product instructions, and safety requirements.
Assist with pressure washing, spraying, sweeping, scraping, shoveling, and other cleaning activities.
Assist equipment operators and crew members with clean-out and preparation activities.
Inspect cleaned areas and report incomplete sanitation, damaged equipment, maintenance concerns, pest activity, and other conditions needing attention.
Use, clean, inspect, and store assigned tools and equipment properly.
Use required PPE when handling chemicals, operating equipment, or working in designated areas.
Maintain organized work areas and dispose of waste and cleaning materials appropriately.
Follow procedures to prevent cross-contamination between poultry houses, farms, and operational areas.
Support farm and production activities in other departments or locations as operational needs require.
Communicate and work cooperatively with supervisors, equipment operators, coworkers, and other farm personnel.
Promptly report safety hazards, chemical spills, equipment concerns, biosecurity issues, and unusual conditions.
Perform other assigned agricultural, sanitation, and operational duties.