Egg Picker

This position is responsible for gathering eggs, ensuring the health and wellbeing of turkeys, and maintaining the cleanliness of the barn.

Responsibilities

• Collect and accurately count the eggs.
• Wash and disinfect turkey production facilities in a safe and organized manner.
• Follow all company rules and regulations for biosecurity, animal welfare, and safety.
• Work productively in a team environment and assist in any area to complete tasks.
• Use a variety of tools and equipment.
• Perform physical tasks including pushing, bending, stooping, squatting, pulling, and lifting 50 lbs or more.
• Work with live animals.
• Organize and prioritize responsibilities to ensure efficient operations.
• Perform duties while constantly moving, using hands, and occasionally lifting heavy objects in environments with dust, cold, humidity, heat, chemicals, and fumes.
• Work extended hours if needed.
• Sanitize and disinfect turkey production facilities and equipment.
• Use various tools and protocols to disinfect equipment and facilities.
• Repair and/or direct the repair of equipment as needed.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Follow all company regulations regarding biosecurity, animal welfare, and safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned by a direct supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience in poultry preferred.
• Valid NC Driver’s License and acceptable motor vehicle driving record are preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish speaking skills are a plus.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.

Work Environment

The work is performed primarily inside turkey houses and other farm facilities where live birds are housed and cared for. These environments may contain airborne dust, feathers, dander, feed particles, bedding and litter materials, animal waste, cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and other agricultural environmental conditions. Employees may also be exposed to humidity, heat, cold temperatures, odors, fumes, and aerosols generated during normal farm operations and cleaning activities.

Schedule

Schedule varies depending on the farm. Most weekends are required. Occasionally work on various farms if requested.