Sparta Tn- Farm Associate

Aviagen

Not specified; benefits: medical, dental, vision, ...
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Stand for 8 hours or more
Work in extreme hot or cold temperatures
This role is critical for the success of farm operations, focusing primarily on the animal care and welfare of birds within the facility

Job Summary

  • This role is critical for the success of farm operations, focusing primarily on the animal care and welfare of birds within the facility.
  • Employees are responsible for gathering and grading eggs, maintaining feed lines and drinkers, and ensuring strict adherence to bio-security policies.
  • Aviagen offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 14 days of paid time off per year.

Matching Summary

This role is critical for the success of farm operations, focusing primarily on the animal care and welfare of birds within the facility.

Salary

Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, disability coverage, 14 days PTO annually

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Stand for 8 hours or more
  • Work in extreme hot or cold temperatures
  • Handle live poultry daily
  • Follow bio-security policies
  • Monitor flock health and mortality
  • Maintain sanitary conditions

Nice-to-have

  • Previous animal husbandry experience
  • Experience with poultry processing plants
  • Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues
  • Comfortable working in dusty environments
  • Willingness to work weekends and holidays

Key Requirements

  • Authorization to work in the USA
  • Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills
  • Ability to perform repetitive manual tasks
  • No specific degree required but animal husbandry preferred

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in the USA

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