Utility Crew Associate
Aviagen · Pleasant Hope, MO · 1 mo ago
OTHRFull-time
Responsibilities
- Monitor farms daily for pest activity and perform corrective actions as needed
- Collect blood, environmental, and clean-out samples as scheduled
- Complete accurate reports and maintain records
- Follow all biosecurity, animal welfare, ISO, and safety procedures
- Properly handle chemicals, farm samples, and equipment while maintaining safety and sample integrity
- Clean and disinfect vehicles and equipment daily
- Work independently and remain aware of contamination risks and environmental conditions
- Perform physical tasks including bending, lifting, kneeling, standing, and walking in farm environments
- Prepare farms after birds move out and set up farms prior to receiving new birds
- Break down and wash feed pans, remove cool cell pads and brown-outs, and blow out houses.
- Spread bedding, set up drinker lines, and reinstall cool cell pads and brown-outs.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Pest management experience preferred
- Chemical applicator license preferred or ability to obtain
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
- Basic computer and communication skills
- Able to work independently with strong attention to detail
- Knowledge of chemical safety, SDS sheets, and environmental regulations preferred
- Must be trustworthy, dependable, and organized
- Authorized to work in the United States and pass a background check and drug screen
- Cannot own or house avian species and must follow required biosecurity quarantine procedures
Benefits
- Affordable health insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off and holidays
- Bonus plan