Farm Clean Out Associate

Job Description Summary:

Aviagen Turkeys in Lewisburg, WV has an immediate opening for a Clean Out Crew associate. This position will be responsible to clean and maintain assigned area. This position will perform ground labor and assist equipment operators in the cleaning of turkeys houses and equipment.

Job Description:

Employees must pass a drug test (excluding THC) and undergo a background check

Adhere to and maintain sanitation, bio-security and safety practices
Follow defined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or Work Instructions (WI) to properly complete tasks.
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 sanitized all floors, walls, and machinery
Move to assist in other departments as required
Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, coworkers
Comfortable working in an outside environment with exposure to dust, chemicals, pest and wildlife

Job Qualifications:
Must have valid Drivers License
Willingness to drive crew to jobsites along with assisting in main job functions
Work with chemicals, such as detergents, disinfectants
Lift and move 50 pounds
Routinely work up to 6 days a week, including possible 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
Standing for extended periods of time (6 hours)
Grip, grasp or twist using hands and wrists
Lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50lbs
Bend and stoop repetitively throughout out shift
Prolonged exposure to dry and dusty environments
Works cooperatively with a team
Strong sense of personal responsibility
Takes accountability for individual performance
Ongoing presence of farm related smells or foul odors
Extreme climate exposure both hot and cold
Working in damp and/or wet climate
Poultry experience preferred but not required
Basic understanding of machinery tears down and setup
Basic Chemical understanding a strong plus
Poultry experience preferred but not required
Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character