What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Farm Lead position at Aviagen Turkeys Inc?
Job Description Summary:
Aviagen Turkeys in Lewisburg, WV is looking for a Rearing Farms – Assistant Farm Lead to work on various farms in the Greenbrier County and the surrounding area.Job Description:
Employees cannot own poultry or swine.
Duties: The following duties will vary according to the needs of the department
- Perform day to day activities to ensure the health and well being of the flock.
- Maintain and operate water, feed, and ventilation systems and manage litter conditions
- Implement biosecurity programs as specified.
- Assess the environmental conditions daily and take corrective action where needed.
- Identify and report changes in bird behavior such as activity, appearance, appetite and mortality.
- Maintain facilities according to company guidelines.
- Properly maintain inventory of equipment and supplies.
- Maintain fences, buildings and equipment, landscaping, safety equipment and other equipment used on the site.
- Maintain dark-out integrity of barns.
- Ensure shower areas, laundry, breakroom and entry building and storage areas are clean and organized.
- Communicate with Rearing Farms Manager to ensure facility maintenance and farm cleanout activities are conducted in a timely and adequate manner.
- Maintain farm and flock records
- Accurately document and communicate inventories of feed, birds, LP gas, bagged shavings, and other supplies on a timely basis.
- Maintain and update Flock Activity Schedule.
- Ensure accurate Pen ID is maintained.
- Other duties as deemed necessary by manager.
Requirements:
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, and be on call in emergency situations.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
- Ability to work independently and complete assignments with minimal instruction.
- Flexibility and creativity to deal with changing situations with an aim to improve flock health and performance.
- Comply with Company Bio-Security Rules and Health, Safety and Environmental Policies, Animal Welfare Policies and all other Procedures and Standards.
- Good communication skills.
- Mechanical skills and computer experience a plus.
- Cannot own or poultry or swine.