Poultry Care Attendant I at Kreher Family Farms/ Kreher's Farm Fresh Eggs | NY, US | Rezi

Poultry Care Attendant I at Kreher Family Farms/ Kreher's Farm Fresh Eggs

Poultry Care Attendant I

Kreher Family Farms/ Kreher's Farm Fresh Eggs · NY, US

1 weeks ago

Poultry Care Attendant I

Kreher Family Farms/ Kreher's Farm Fresh Eggs · NY, US

7 days ago
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About the Role

This entry-level position focuses on learning and applying proper methods for caring for pullets and/or laying hens in a cage system under supervision. Responsibilities include assisting with bird moves, feeding, barn housekeeping, and ensuring the general well-being of the birds.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with daily care of hens, including maintaining drinkers and feed augers, checking lights, and managing heat and humidity.
  • Unclog egg back-ups when necessary.
  • Follow proper safe bird handling techniques.
  • Quickly and humanely remove mortality from cages and transport to designated disposal areas.
  • Maintain records for mortality and chore checks, keeping paperwork up-to-date.
  • Report feed outages to supervisor or feed mill manager.
  • Note any repairs necessary to feed moving equipment.
  • Assist with moving birds when necessary.
  • Contact supervisor for assistance with AEI/PMSI/Pulse and repair and maintenance needs.
  • Assist in other jobs as required.

Requirements

  • General knowledge of animal care standards.
  • High degree of initiative.
  • Able to perform job duties somewhat independently.
  • Ability to be flexible with working schedule to meet operational needs.
  • Must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

  • Animal care
  • Record keeping
  • Safe bird handling
  • Communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Manual dexterity
  • Fine motor coordination

Location

  • Farm operations

Work Type

  • Full-time
  • Onsite

Experience Level

  • Entry level

Education Level

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Associate’s degree in Poultry Science, Animal Science or related field is preferred

About the Company

  • Kreher Farms (“KFF”) is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity

  • Kreher Farms prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment and pregnancy), national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, creed, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), reproductive health decision making, military status, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction records, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law.