<p>Job Description Summary:</p> <p>Aviagen Turkeys in Lewisburg, WV is looking for a Rearing Farms - Assistant Farm Lead to work on various farms in the Greenbrier County and the surrounding area.</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>Employees cannot own poultry or swine.</p> <p>Duties: The following duties will vary according to the needs of the department</p> <ul> <li>Perform day to day activities to ensure the health and well being of the flock. </li><li>Maintain and operate water, feed, and ventilation systems and manage litter conditions </li><li>Implement biosecurity programs as specified. </li><li>Assess the environmental conditions daily and take corrective action where needed. </li><li>Identify and report changes in bird behavior such as activity, appearance, appetite and mortality. </li><li>Maintain facilities according to company guidelines. </li><li>Properly maintain inventory of equipment and supplies. </li><li>Maintain fences, buildings and equipment, landscaping, safety equipment and other equipment used on the site. </li><li>Maintain dark-out integrity of barns. </li><li>Ensure shower areas, laundry, breakroom and entry building and storage areas are clean and organized. </li><li>Communicate with Rearing Farms Manager to ensure facility maintenance and farm cleanout activities are conducted in a timely and adequate manner. </li><li>Maintain farm and flock records </li><li>Accurately document and communicate inventories of feed, birds, LP gas, bagged shavings, and other supplies on a timely basis. </li><li>Maintain and update Flock Activity Schedule. </li><li>Ensure accurate Pen ID is maintained. </li><li>Other duties as deemed necessary by manager. </li></ul> <p>Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, and be on call in emergency situations. </li><li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers. </li><li>Ability to work independently and complete assignments with minimal instruction. </li><li>Flexibility and creativity to deal with changing situations with an aim to improve flock health and performance. </li><li>Comply with Company Bio-Security Rules and Health, Safety and Environmental Policies, Animal Welfare Policies and all other Procedures and Standards. </li><li>Good communication skills. </li><li>Mechanical skills and computer experience a plus. </li><li>Cannot own or poultry or swine. </li></ul>