ANIMAL CARETAKER-ROGGEN PULLET FARM

Opal Foods is currently accepting applications for the position of Animal Caretaker for our Pullet Farm in Roggen, CO. This position is responsible for training and caring for live birds and properly maintaining the barns 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.

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 workday to check on bird health, train birds and remove dead birds.

Ensure feed and water distribution systems working properly and that hens have adequate food, water and air ventilationAdjust vents and curtains as requiredAssist other Animal Caretakers as neededMonitor and maintain exterior of farmOther duties as assigned by Lead person or

ManagerRequirements:

(knowledge, experience, skills, education)Must follow strict bio-security procedures including shower in and shower outMust 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 dusty bird houses, surrounded by live birds on all sidesMust be available to work weekends and holidays as scheduled

About Opal Foods:

Opal Foods was 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.