Farm Lead in Goldsboro, NC at Butterball

Job Description

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the operations of the Breeder Farms. This includes tracking flocks, tracking, and ordering feed, coordinating vaccinations and farm maintenance.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary                                                                                                                                     
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• 401k
• 60 days for Company Housing (equal up to $15,000 a year)
• Quarterly Bonus (up to $4,000 a year)
•  60 to 65 hours per week.
• Education Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain the health and welfare of birds
• Maintain the farm grounds and buildings
• Responsible for maintaining feed levels and coordinating the orders and delivery
• Confers with Service Technician to ascertain production requirements and to discuss condition of equipment and status of supplies

• Inspects quality of litter, shavings, and nests.
• Participates in work activities to expedite workload.
• Adjusts lighting program as required and monitors ventilation of houses on the farms.
• Ensures biosecurity measures are complied with and that egg and egg room sanitation procedures are strictly enforced.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic Math and Reading
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Basic mechanical skills

Education & Experience

High School Diploma or GED preferred

6 months of experience working in the poultry industry

Physical Demands

Ability to stand for long periods of time, bend, and stoop, and lift to 50 lbs. Must be capable of working in extreme weather conditions including severe heat and/or cold temperatures.

Work Environment

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.