Farm Labor

House of Raeford Farms • Oglethorpe, GA

2d

About The Position

Responsible for the day-to-day husbandry, feeding, watering, health monitoring, and general sanitation of chickens in a commercial, pastured, or layer-operation environment. On-the-job training is typically provided.

The work involves maintaining flock care and feeding, checking bird health and mortality, and collecting and preparing eggs in layer-farm operations where applicable. Farm laborers also maintain sanitation and biosecurity, monitor and adjust environmental conditions, perform routine maintenance and repairs, and track farm production information.

Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, and kneel for extended shifts.
• Ability to work in dusty, humid, or variable weather environments.
• Frequently lift and carry feed bags, equipment, or supplies weighing 35 to 50 pounds or more.

Nice To Haves

• 0–1 year of prior agricultural or manual labor experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure chickens have continuous access to fresh feed and clean water through automatic or manual systems.
• Inspect birds daily, identify sick or injured animals, and remove deceased birds.
• Collect, wash, sort, and pack eggs into cartons when applicable.
• Clean and disinfect coops, drinkers, and feeders, and change litter.
• Follow farm biosecurity standards to prevent disease transmission.
• Monitor and adjust ventilation, heating, lighting, and temperature for bird comfort and growth.
• Perform routine maintenance on chicken houses, fences, field shelters, and automatic watering or feeding equipment.
• Track daily feed consumption, mortality rates, and egg production.

What This Job Offers

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