Farm Lead

Aviagen•Elkmont, AL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Farm Lead helps ensure the farm operates safely, efficiently, and according to company standards. This person leads and provides day-to-day direction to a small group of farm employees while also working alongside them to complete daily duties accurately and efficiently. The role requires working with minimal supervision, leading by example, identifying issues early, taking appropriate action within established guidelines, and communicating with management when additional support is needed. The Farm Lead collects and handles eggs according to company standards; monitors poultry health, behavior, mortality, production, and welfare; and helps maintain the poultry house and surrounding work areas. The role supports routine barn activities, including feeding, watering, ventilation, lighting, litter management, and sanitation, and monitors equipment and environmental conditions. The Farm Lead also helps train employees, maintains records and required documentation, and ensures employees follow company policies, safety procedures, biosecurity protocols, animal welfare standards, and farm-specific procedures.

Requirements

Ability to work effectively with a small team and independently.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, including knowing when to resolve an issue independently and when to escalate it to management.
Strong communication skills and ability to communicate concerns clearly and promptly.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and company procedures.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
Dependable, responsible, and willing to take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
Ability to work in a poultry house environment with exposure to dust, feathers, manure, noise, varying temperatures, and other farm-related conditions.
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, and repetitive activities.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and varying schedules as farm operations require.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; bend, stoop, kneel, and climb as required; lift and carry materials associated with daily farm operations; and perform repetitive tasks associated with egg collection and farm maintenance.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with poultry, livestock, agriculture, or in a farm environment.
Previous leadership or lead-worker experience.
Experience working with poultry genetics or breeder flocks.
Experience with egg collection and handling.
Experience monitoring poultry health and production.
Previous experience leading employees in an agricultural, poultry, manufacturing, or similar environment.
Basic computer skills and ability to learn company recordkeeping systems.

Responsibilities

Lead and provide day-to-day direction to a small group of farm employees.
Work alongside employees to complete daily farm duties accurately and efficiently.
Collect, handle, and properly care for eggs according to company standards and procedures.
Monitor poultry and promptly report concerns involving bird health, behavior, mortality, production, or welfare.
Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and overall condition of the poultry house and surrounding work areas.
Assist with feeding, watering, ventilation, lighting, litter management, sanitation, and other routine barn activities.
Monitor equipment and environmental conditions and promptly report mechanical or operational problems.
Identify problems or unusual conditions and take appropriate action within established guidelines.
Communicate with management about farm operations, employee concerns, bird health, production, equipment issues, and other matters requiring attention.
Ensure employees follow company policies, safety procedures, biosecurity protocols, animal welfare standards, and farm-specific procedures.
Assist with training new and existing employees on proper farm procedures and job responsibilities.
Maintain accurate records and complete required paperwork or electronic documentation.
Help ensure the farm meets company standards for cleanliness, biosecurity, egg quality, animal care, and productivity.
Work independently and prioritize daily responsibilities with limited supervision.
Support management with other farm-related duties and projects as needed.