Farm Clean Out Associate I

About the role

Clean and maintain assigned poultry houses and equipment by performing ground labor and assisting equipment operators.

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.
• Work 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.
• Handle and interact with live poultry.
• Work unsupervised and self-motivate.
• Work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shift hours.
• Stand for extended periods of time (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.
• Tolerate prolonged exposure to dry and dusty environments.
• Work cooperatively with a team.
• Strong sense of personal responsibility.