Farm Laborer

About the role

The Egg Handler is responsible for collecting, handling, and transferring eggs to trays and coolers while ensuring proper egg-handling procedures are followed. This position also involves monitoring bird houses, maintaining cleanliness standards, and removing mortality as needed to support flock health and production efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Transfer eggs into trays and place trays onto egg buggies.
• Push full egg buggies into egg coolers.
• Load and transfer eggs to designated cooler areas.
• Walk poultry houses regularly to identify and remove mortality.
• Return eggs found outside nesting areas to the appropriate nests.
• Monitor and address egg jams as necessary.
• Clean and disinfect the egg room on a weekly basis.
• Follow all egg-handling, biosecurity, and culling procedures.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness and organization of work areas.
• Assume responsibility for assigning work and meeting schedules within the work group in the absence of the supervisor or lead person.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Knowledge of egg-handling procedures is preferred. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, basic math skills, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to quality standards.

Physical Requirements

The ability to push and pull up to 50 pounds, stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift is required. The candidate must also be able to work in varying environmental conditions associated with poultry operations.

Biosecurity Requirements

Due to strict biosecurity measures, applicants cannot own or have regular contact with feathered animals, including poultry or pet birds.

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Base hourly salary rate of $15.50 straight pay.
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

Schedule

Day Shift; Weekend Work Required.