Animal Caretaker
Company: Daybreak Foods
Location: Raymond
Posted on: September 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the
Animal Caretaker will attend to the welfare and environment of the
chickens and adhere to industry animal welfare practices and
procedures. They will monitor and report the conditions of the
barns where the birds reside to ensure a safe and productive
environment. In addition, the Animal Caretaker will perform light
maintenance on facilities and equipment. Key Responsibilities
Ensure the security of chickens and the premises by keeping all
facility doors locked to protect birds from predators, external
climate and unauthorized personnel Document completed tasks on a
daily and weekly basis Observe bird health and proper supply of
feed, light, air and water daily Properly collect and dispose of
mortality Place chickens back into the system when the lights turn
off Walk rows of chickens and check egg lines for egg blockages
Observe and complete the daily cleaning of manure belt equipment
Sweep and clean different areas of the poultry houses Maintain and
monitor ventilation systems to ensure proper ventilation in the
chicken houses Safely operate required equipment and tools Follow
all company safety policies and practices Demonstrate an
understanding of laying hen husbandry Comprehend and operate the
automated environmental and egg flow computers Continuously monitor
bird health and production of laying hens in houses reporting
findings to Production Manager/Supervisor Perform tasks associated
with moving birds in and out of houses to include handling bird
moving equipment and cleaning with pneumatic or pressurized water
Monitor bird service activities, i.e. birds in/out, with an
emphasis on animal welfare Follow all company policies and
procedures Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Education and/or Experience
High School diploma, GED, or equivalency preferred 1 year
experience in agricultural environment and animal care is
preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be self-directed and organized Ability to track and document
all activities with correct forms and paperwork Strong
communication skills so that others will understand both verbally
and in writing Working knowledge of agricultural operations
preferred Detail oriented Ability to interact with individuals from
diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds Record of good
attendance with a flexible schedule Basic reading, writing, and
math skills Positive attitude and ability to work with a team Must
enjoy working in close contact with animals
Physical Demands Stand and walk constantly; grip, grasp, push,
pull, reach, bend, stoop, lift up to 10 pounds frequently; sit,
climb, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. Work Environment
Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and airborne
particles. Temperature varies in relation to the outside
temperature. The noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate. Proper personal protective equipment will be required
during certain working conditions.
Keywords: Daybreak Foods, Columbus , Animal Caretaker, Other , Raymond, Ohio
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