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Opal Foods
ANIMAL CARETAKER
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What they do
A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.
$35,368 / year median in Iowa
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Job descriptionOpal Foods is currently accepting applications for the position of Animal Caretaker Coulter Pullet Farm. This position is responsible for caring for live birds and ensuring barns are properly maintained to ensure optimal bird health while maintaining compliance with all company policies and governmental regulations. This position will also assist the Pullet Farm Manager with other projects and duties as needed.
Perform minor maintenance as needed. Maintenance technicians will perform more complex tasks.
Walk the barns numerous times during the work day to check on bird health and remove dead birds.
Ensure feed and water distribution systems working properly and that hens have adequate food, water and air ventilationWill adjust vents and curtains as requiredAssist other House Hands as neededOther duties as assigned by Lead person or
Must be able to walk for very long periods of timeMust be able to bend, stoop, reach, kneel, and lift up to 5 lb. hensMust be comfortable in bird houses, surrounded by live birds on all sidesMust be available to work weekends and holidays as scheduledMust be able to work in warm environment
Opal Foods is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Are you willing and able to comply with Opal Foods biosecurity policies requiring employees to have no contact with any bird species of any kind, other than the laying hens owned by the company, including but not limited to domestic ducks, geese, wild birds, chickens, and pet birds of any kind?
Position Responsibilities:
Maintain barn sanitation by sweeping floors and using a backpack unit to blow dust from assigned areas.Perform minor maintenance as needed. Maintenance technicians will perform more complex tasks.
Walk the barns numerous times during the work day to check on bird health and remove dead birds.
Ensure feed and water distribution systems working properly and that hens have adequate food, water and air ventilationWill adjust vents and curtains as requiredAssist other House Hands as neededOther duties as assigned by Lead person or
ManagerRequirements:
(knowledge, experience, skills, education)Must follow strict bio-security procedures including shower in and shower out.Must be able to walk for very long periods of timeMust be able to bend, stoop, reach, kneel, and lift up to 5 lb. hensMust be comfortable in bird houses, surrounded by live birds on all sidesMust be available to work weekends and holidays as scheduledMust be able to work in warm environment
About Opal Foods:
Opal Foods formed in 2014 and is a partnership between Rose Acre Farms and Weaver Brothers. Our foundation is our commitment to our team, the quality of our product, our customers' satisfaction, and the welfare of our animals. Opal Foods provides high-quality, nutritious, affordable eggs to its customers through their farms based in Missouri, Colorado, and Iowa with its headquarters in Neosho, MO. For information on Opal Foods, please visit our website at www.opal-foods.com.Benefits:
Opal Foods, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and disability that will all become effective the first of the month after your hire date. Opal Foods, LLC also provides a matching 401K plan.Opal Foods is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type:
Full-timePay:
starting at $19.00 per hourBenefits:
401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offReferral programVision insuranceSchedule:
Day shiftHolidaysMonday to FridayWeekends as neededAbility to commute/relocate:Coulter, IA :
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Application Question(s):Are you willing and able to comply with Opal Foods biosecurity policies requiring employees to have no contact with any bird species of any kind, other than the laying hens owned by the company, including but not limited to domestic ducks, geese, wild birds, chickens, and pet birds of any kind?