Flock Specialist

Job Summary:

The Barn Worker is responsible for the health and conditions of the chickens. This includes maintaining the highest standards of ethical treatment of chickens. This position is also responsible for maintaining the equipment and facilities of the barn - both inside and out.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensure the fair and ethical treatment of livestock, ensuring best industry standards while working with all livestock and livestock conditions. This includes following all procedures as outlined by the USDA, FDA, and all other Federal, State, and local government agencies.
• Remove dead birds from all systems and help with rodent stations.
• Walk up and down all aisles to gather eggs.
• Replace all burn out light bulbs.
• Ensure water and feed are working correctly in front and back of barns.
• Clean egg transfers.
• Blow off egg collectors.
• Clean front and back of barns.
• Catch loose birds.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION High School or GED preferred

EXPERIENCE Previous flock experience preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to lift 50lbs and agile.

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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

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