ANIMAL CARETAKER-LAYER HENS at OPAL FOODS COOPERATIVE INC

Hudson, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Animal Care, Barn Maintenance, Health Monitoring, Sanitation, Feed Distribution, Water Distribution, Ventilation Adjustment, Minor Maintenance, Team Assistance, Physical Stamina, Weekend Availability, Holiday Availability

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Animal Caretaker – Hudson Farm Brand new, state of the art, cage-free Layer Farm opening soon! Opal Foods is currently accepting applications for the position of Animal Caretaker for our Layer Farm in Hudson, CO. This position is responsible for caring for layer hens and ensuring barns are properly maintained to ensure optimal egg production while maintaining compliance with all company policies and governmental regulations. This position will also assist the Production Farm Lead with other projects and duties as needed. Position Responsibilities: * Maintain barn sanitation by sweeping floors; may use a backpack unit to blow dust from assigned areas. * Walk the barns numerous times during the workday to check on bird health and remove dead birds. * Ensure feed and water distribution systems are working properly and that hens have adequate food, water and air ventilation. * Will adjust vents and curtains as required. * Perform minor maintenance as needed. Maintenance technicians will perform more complex tasks. * Assist other Animal Caretakers as needed. * Other duties as assigned by Lead person or Manager. Requirements: (knowledge, experience, skills, education) * Must be able to walk for very long periods of time * Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, kneel, and lift up to 5 lb. hens * Must be comfortable in bird houses, surrounded by live birds on all sides * Must be available to work weekends and holidays as scheduled * Must work 6 days a week with day off on a week day 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 that includes PTO, options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, dependent life, and disability insurance. 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.

Responsibilities

The Animal Caretaker is responsible for caring for layer hens and maintaining barn sanitation to ensure optimal egg production. This includes checking bird health, ensuring proper feed and water distribution, and assisting with other projects as needed.