Assistant Farm Lead

About the role

Aviagen Turkeys Inc. is hiring Assistant Farm Leads to support the daily operation of breeder farms.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily flock care activities to ensure the health and wellbeing of breeder flocks.
• Monitor bird health by observing activity, appearance, appetite, and mortality. Report concerns and take appropriate corrective action.
• Operate and maintain watering, feeding, ventilation, and environmental control systems.
• Maintain litter quality and overall barn conditions.
• Follow all company biosecurity, safety, and animal welfare policies and procedures.
• Maintain fences, buildings, equipment, landscaping, safety equipment, laundry facilities, and other farm assets.
• Maintain the dark out integrity of poultry houses.
• Ensure shower facilities, entry buildings, break rooms, and storage areas remain clean, organized, and inspection ready.
• Cook with the Rearing Farms Manager to ensure facility maintenance and farm cleanout activities are completed in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate farm and flock records.
• Document inventories of feed, birds, LP gas, bagged shavings, and other supplies.
• Maintain and update the Flock Activity Schedule and ensure accurate Pen ID information.
• Travel between assigned farm locations to provide operational support and Farm Manager coverage.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Reliable transportation with the ability to travel between assigned farm locations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and emergency call outs.
• Strong observation skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining high standards of animal care.
• Basic mechanical aptitude, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or the ability to learn.
• Basic computer skills for recordkeeping and communication.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, climb stairs and ladders, and work in varying indoor and outdoor environmental conditions throughout the workday.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely perform all aspects of flock care, including the humane handling and disposal of deceased birds.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with all biosecurity procedures.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Teladoc, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage, along with company observed paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of 14 days per year, prorated based on your hire date.