Farm Clean Out Associate

Aviagen•Loretto, TN

About The Position

The Farm Clean Out Associate is responsible for cleaning, sanitizing, and preparing poultry houses, equipment, and assigned areas in accordance with established Aviagen sanitation and biosecurity standards. The role involves hands-on agricultural work between flocks, including removing litter and debris, preparing and moving equipment, cleaning and sanitizing surfaces, and assisting equipment operators. The work supports a clean, biosecure environment and the health, welfare, and productivity of Aviagen poultry operations. Work is performed under established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), supervisor direction, safety requirements, biosecurity protocols, animal welfare standards, and company policies. The work takes place primarily in agricultural poultry environments, indoors and outdoors, and may expose employees to dust, dirt, litter, feathers, poultry-related odors, cleaning chemicals, insects, pests, wildlife, and changing environmental conditions.

Requirements

Previous agricultural, poultry, farm, sanitation, general labor, or related experience is preferred but not required.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions, SOPs, Work Instructions, safety requirements, and biosecurity procedures.
Ability to safely work 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 by operational schedules.
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.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during a shift.
Ability to frequently bend, stoop, squat, reach, grip, grasp, twist, push, and pull.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform repetitive physical activities associated with scraping, shoveling, cleaning, pressure washing, and moving equipment.
Ability to safely work around agricultural equipment, machinery, vehicles, and poultry house systems.
Ability to wear appropriate PPE and follow applicable chemical-handling, safety, sanitation, and biosecurity requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Follow sanitation, biosecurity, safety, animal welfare, SOP, and Work Instruction requirements, as well as supervisor direction.
Prepare poultry houses and designated areas for scheduled clean-out and sanitation activities.
Empty and clean feeders and other poultry house equipment as required.
Remove litter, bedding, debris, waste, and other materials from poultry houses and assigned work areas; strip houses of litter and prepare floors and surfaces for cleaning.
Scrape and clean concrete floors, walls, slats, and other surfaces to remove accumulated material.
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 detergents, disinfectants, sanitizers, and other cleaning products according to procedures, product instructions, and safety requirements.
Assist with pressure washing, spraying, sweeping, scraping, shoveling, and other assigned cleaning activities.
Assist equipment operators and crew members with poultry house clean-out and preparation.
Inspect cleaned areas and report incomplete sanitation, damaged equipment, maintenance concerns, pest activity, or other conditions needing attention.
Use, clean, inspect, and store assigned tools and equipment properly.
Use required personal protective equipment (PPE), including when handling chemicals, operating equipment, or working in designated areas.
Maintain organized work areas and appropriately dispose of waste and cleaning materials.
Follow procedures to prevent cross-contamination between poultry houses, farms, and operational areas.
Support farm and production activities in other departments or locations when operational needs require.
Communicate and cooperate with supervisors, equipment operators, coworkers, and other farm personnel.
Promptly report safety hazards, chemical spills, equipment concerns, biosecurity issues, and other unusual conditions.
Perform other agricultural, sanitation, and operational duties as assigned.