Animal Caretaker

Opal Foods is currently accepting applications for the position of Animal Caretakerfor our Cage-Free Pullet Farm in Hudson 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. Starting wage depends on experience.

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 ventilation
• Adjust vents and curtains as required
• Assist other Animal Caretakers as needed
• Other duties as assigned by Lead person or Manager

Requirements:

• Must follow strict bio-security procedures including shower in and shower out
• 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 dusty bird houses surrounded by live birds on all sides
• We operate 7 days a week. Must 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 .

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.