Farm Associate I-5 Job at Aviagen, Lewisburg, WV

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  • Aviagen
  • Lewisburg, WV

Job Description

Farm Associate

Aviagen Turkeys in Lewisburg, West Virginia is seeking a Farm Associate. 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.

Employees cannot own poultry or swine.

Must undergo a background check and pass a drug test (excluding THC)

May work up to 6 days a week, including weekends and holidays.

Gather eggs in a manner that prevents excessive breakage when assigned to a breeder farm.

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 and assist in washing eggs and maintain sanitary conditions in the egg wash room/cooler room when assigned to a breeder farm.

Maintain and record eggs and or gather proper data as instructed when assigned to a breeder farm.

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 requirements and ensure all birds can access the feed.

Will be required to collect birds for moving or weighing.

Ability to work with chemicals such as detergents, disinfectants, etc.

Must perform essential duties in a safe and efficient manner as trained.

Must be able to perform manual tasks in extreme hot or cold temperatures.

Must follow Safety, Animal Care Standards, Animal Welfare Guidelines and Bio-Security policies and procedures.

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.

Job qualifications and physical 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.

Animal husbandry experience preferred but not required.

Bilingual a plus!

Aviagen

Job Tags

Flexible hours, Shift work,

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