What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farm Worker position at Roxburgh Acres?
Overview
We are seeking dedicated and hardworking individual to join our team as Poultry Farm Worker. This role is essential in maintaining the daily operations of our farm, which includes picking and stacking eggs, following housekeeping protocols, and ensuring the overall productivity of the agricultural environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for farming and a willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic setting.
Duties
- Perform daily tasks related to table egg poultry houses, including feeding, egg collection, and maintaining the upkeep of poultry houses.
- Operate hand tools and equipment necessary for farm maintenance and daily tasks.
- Engage in heavy lifting tasks as required for various farming activities.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas, including egg tables, egg rooms and surrounding areas.
Skills
- Knowledge of poultry farming practices is preferred but not required.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting and physically demanding tasks consistently.
- Proficiency in using hand tools effectively for various farming applications.
- Strong understanding of the farms scheduling and ability to follow this.
- Experience in poultry farming equipment upkeep is preferred but not required.
- A genuine interest in agriculture and commitment to maintaining high standards on the farm.
Must have reliable transport to and from the farm.
Work schedule will be a choice of 3 days minimum to 5 days maximum.
3 day selection: Tues-Thurs or Fri-Sun
4 day selection: Tues-Fri, Wed-Sat or Thurs-Sun
5 day selection: Mon-Fri, Tues-Sat or Wed-Sun.
Any time off requests must be approved by owner in advance.
Join us in cultivating a productive environment where your skills can thrive while contributing to the success of our farm!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $13.00 - $14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 18 – 30 per week
Schedule:
- Extended hours
- Morning shift
- Overtime
Application Question(s):
- Do you own any chickens/birds of any kind?
- Do you understand and agree you may encounter deceased chickens and will have to handle them?
- Do you have any experience in egg houses or farming?
- Which of the stated days would you be looking to work?
- Do you understand you may encounter bad smells, mess, flies, spiders, rodents etc?
Ability to Commute:
- Comer, GA 30629 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $14