Farm Hand job at Joe Jurgielewicz & Son, LTD. Hegins, PA, US

Job Description

Shift 7a-3p. Occasional weekends/holidays. Additional hours as needed.

Job Title: Pedigree Farm Technician

Department: Live Operations

Reports To: Hegin’s Farm Manager

Job Summary

The main objective for this job is to monitor and care for developer birds at Hegins facility. The individual will assist when required in response to emergencies, disease, daily tasks, vaccination etc.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

Check the houses, (water, lights, issues with birds … etc)
Spread Shaving in houses
Cloacal swabbing for Avian Influenza
Alerting proper personal in the case of an issue
Data collection and entry (Microsoft Word and Excel)
Running scrapers
Clean fans (inside and out)
Clean and disinfect house after flocks (pressure washing, scraping, and sweeping etc.)
Keep entryway to houses clean
Ensure proper biosecurity measures are being followed
Grease the motors from scrapes, windows and feed augers
Vaccination of birds per JJS veterinarian protocol
Keep everything clean and in order inside and outside of house
Assisting in weekend house care
Aid with other projects (ex. pedigree hatches, weighing’s etc.)
Other tasks as requested from supervisor

Required Education and Experience

Exposure with managing in poultry environment a plus.
3-5 years’ experience working with Live Animals
Valid Driver’s License

Physical Requirements

Must be able to stand, walk and lift frequently.
Drive and use equipment and tools.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work,

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