Farm Associate

FARM ASSOCIATE (Walpole and Chesterfield NH)

SIGNING BONUS ELIGIBLE

Since 2018 Hubbard is an independent company within the Aviagen® Group, a member of the German-based family company Erich Wesjohann Group (EWG). Hubbard is one of the world's three broiler breeding companies, and offers two product ranges,
Conventional and Premium. Present in the United States and internationally, Hubbard has its own subsidiaries (Brazil, Poland), its Head Quarters in France, an international network of distributors and gathers nearly 400 employees around the world.

**Job Description**:

- Help remove hens from nesting boxes while gathering eggs
- May maneuver a push cart along breeder house aisles to collect eggs in nesting boxes
- Walk through breeder house to collect eggs outside the nesting boxes, and ensure that all birds are moved
- Transfer flats of eggs from the barn to the egg wash room and record the number of eggs collected
- Assist in washing eggs and maintain sanitary conditions in the egg wash room
- Wash and disinfect drinkers daily, and replenish drinkers throughout the day to ensure continuous fresh drinking water for the birds
- Maintain breeder house living conditions by monitoring and troubleshooting issues with feed lines, drinkers, fans, barns, appearance, nest doors, etc
- Guide movement of birds within the house
- Identify and treat any birds with mites
- Perform manual tasks in extreme hot and/or cold temperatures
- Ability to follow Animal Care Well Being and Bio-Security policies and procedures

Physical Requirements:

- Work with chemicals, such as detergents, disinfectants
- Standing for extended periods of time (6 hours)
- Grip, grasp or twist using hands and wrists
- Lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50lbs
- Bend and stoop repetitively throughout out shift

Job Qualifications:

- Ability to understand oral and written instructions, and perform simple tasks
- Ability to perform essential duties in a safe and efficient manner
- Ability to follow Animal Care Well Being and Bio-Security policies and procedures
- Ability to maintain and record egg gathering information
- Ability to gather eggs in a manner that prevents excessive breakage
- Basic skills in reading, writing, and arithmetic
- Ability to perform work that is repetitive in nature
- Grip, grasp or twist using hands and wrists
- Working with live animals, and the associated environment
- Working in a loud/noisy environment
- Working in an environment with substantial dust circulation

Work Environment
- Routinely work up to 6 days a week, including weekends and holidays
- Routine handling and interacting with live poultry
- Ongoing presence of farm related smells or odors
- Climate exposure both hot and cold
- Working in damp and/or wet environment

Summary
This role plays a critical part in overall success of the farm operations. The caretaker has primary responsibility for the general care and welfare of the birds within their facilities

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

- For bio-security purposes, do you own chickens or any aviary pets at your current location?
- Do you have independent/reliable source of transportation to get to work?

Work Location: In person