Opal Foods is accepting applications for the position of House Hand for our Hathaway Farm location. This position is responsible for caring for live birds 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 and using a backpack unit to blow dust from assigned areas.
• Walk the barns numerous times during the work day to check on bird health and remove dead birds.
• Ensure feed and water distribution systems 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 House Hands 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

About Opal Foods: Opal Foods 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. 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing and able to comply with Opal Foods biosecurity policies requiring employees to have no contact with any bird species of any kind, other than the laying hens owned by the company, including but not limited to domestic ducks, geese, wild birds, chickens, and pet birds of any kind?

Work Location: In person

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