Poultry Care Person, Husker Pride

Job overview

The Poultry Care Person, Husker Pride role is onsite in Wakefield, NE; compensation is not specified in the posting. The position supports bird husbandry and egg production at Michael Foods’ Wakefield location, where chickens are raised and liquid egg is produced. The role maintains suitable conditions for the birds and keeps poultry-house equipment and facilities operating and clean. It monitors bird health and egg loss, records daily conditions, and follows animal care, sanitation, and safety requirements.

What you'll do

• Maintain adequate water, feed, temperature, and lighting for chickens
• disinfect and clean poultry houses
• operate medication pumps
• maintain feed chains, egg belts, egg savers, collectors, and roll-offs
• keep daily records of water, temperatures, and maintenance
• weigh birds and collect case weights weekly
• remove and count dead chickens daily
• monitor mortality and egg loss
• perform minor maintenance and report major problems
• maintain sanitary conditions and follow safety policies
• travel to and work at multiple locations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

poultry care person

husker pride

poultry husbandry

egg production

animal care

poultry house maintenance

wakefield ne

michael foods

no prior experience required

weekends and holidays as needed

multiple locations

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

No prior experience or training is required. The role requires weekend, holiday, and overtime availability as needed, and travel to multiple locations.

About the employer

Post Holdings Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Poultry Hatcheries. Sector: 11.