Farm General Labor- 1st shift

Essential Skills:

1. Assist in research and diagnostics, as it relates to efficient operation of the Research farm/team.


2. Participate in the sanitation, housekeeping, and preventative maintenance for Research farm.


3. Solid skills in the operating of farm and research equipment with efficiency and accuracy.


4. Follows research OAWs. Study protocols and collects data with a high level of accuracy.


5. Assist in diagnostics such as necropsies and collect organs for research as necessary. Collects samples, maintains and records experimental data in support of research activities.


6. Maintains cleanliness of animal facilities. Cleans and disinfects barns after studies.


7. Participate in all activities related to developer/ breeder and grow out programs at ML Farms, including EPIC activities in the EPIC Test house, feed management, egg pick up.


8. Request replacement parts and ensures adequate parts inventory to supervisor.


9. Accountable for the condition and upkeep of all buildings and assets contained on the farm.


10. Ensure all biosecurity, safety and preventative maintenance guidelines and policies are followed.


11. Ability to lead weekend work in compliance with each test specific needs; with farm staff or inter departmental staff if needed.


12. Perform related duties as required.

Job Specifications:  Practical work experience, such as previous farm experience required. Experience in raising poultry and husbandry are essential.

Requires knowledge or ability to attain knowledge of Duck Well-being.

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to identify problems as they relate to poultry health, performance and well-being.  Utilizing supporting problem-solving methodology.

Ability to collect live animal data such as growth, feed consumption, carcass composition, biological samples, and make observations of duck behavior and health status.

Ability to incorporate established Live Production operating analysis worksheet (OAWs), biosecurity guidelines, Animal well-being and company policy. 

Time Management skills required. Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and work according to a schedule.  Is expected to calibrate and use sophisticated scientific equipment. 

Good verbal and written communication skills; use of tact when confronting issues within the company. Can be trusted with confidential information.

Knowledge of or ability to learn how to perform a necropsy. To include organs, harvest for dissection and study. Ability to use aseptic techniques in culturing samples of animals and for hatcheries and farms environments.

Position does perform duties with some low to moderate level of pathogen exposure.  May be exposed to abrasive chemicals.

Schedule to include weekend, Holiday work and extended hours to meet research project demands.

Working Climate:  Position entails standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, moving, climbing, and working in various environmental exposures, including extreme cold and heat. Requires adherence to all biosecurity rules.