Farm Clean Out Associate I

About the role

We have an immediate opening for the post of Clean out Crew. This position will be responsible to clean and maintain assigned area, performing ground labor and assisting equipment operators in the cleaning of poultry houses and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and maintain sanitation, bio‑security and safety practices
• Follow defined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or Work Instructions (WI) to properly complete tasks
• Prep houses for clean out: empty feeders
• Remove all debris
• Raise and lower, remove or teardown equipment as necessary
• Open and close house end doors as needed
• Strip all litter
• Scrape cement floors
• Use designated chemicals to sanitize all floors, walls, slats, and machinery as defined by the SOP/WI
• Move to assist in other departments as required
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Work cooperatively with supervisors and coworkers
• Comfortable working in an outside environment with exposure to dust, chemicals, pests, and wildlife

Requirements

• Work with chemicals, such as detergents and disinfectants
• Lift and move 50 pounds
• Routinely work up to 6 days a week, including weekends and holidays
• Routine handling and interacting with live poultry
• Ability to work unsupervised and self‑motivate
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shift hours
• Stand for extended periods of time (up to 6 hours)
• Grip, grasp, or twist using hands and wrists
• Lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 lbs
• Bend and stoop repetitively throughout the shift
• Prolonged exposure to dry and dusty environments
• Work cooperatively with a team
• Strong sense of personal responsibility