TONOPAH BARN LABORER

Company Overview

Here at Hickman’s Family Farms every day is a fresh start. Hickman’s Family Farms is proud to be the freshest egg provider in the Southwest since 1944, but it’s the eggs-traordinary people behind the farm fresh eggs that really make Hickman’s special. We want you and your egg-cellent set of skills to join our community of employees, neighbors and friends in one of the various positions available.

Job Summary:

The Barn laborer is responsible for maintaining the daily operations and cleanliness of the barn while ensuring the well-being of the birds. This role involves following all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), UEP (United Egg Producers) guidelines, and Salmonella Enteritis requirements. The Barn Laborer will perform essential tasks in a timely and efficient manner, ensuring that the farm operates smoothly. Additionally, the associate may be asked to perform additional tasks as needed by management.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Shower daily in and out of the facility to maintain personal hygiene and cleanliness due to the nature of the work environment.
• Walk the fronts of the barn and clean transfer fingers regularly.
• Inspect aisles for egg jams, take corrective actions, or report the issue.
• Check water levels in the barn in the morning and before leaving, ensuring proper documentation with time and initials.
• Euthanize any sick or injured birds, documenting the reason and the number of birds euthanized in the Euthanasia record.
• Pick up floor eggs twice per shift (AM/PM).
• Ensure egg belts are properly aligned and run smoothly.
• Report any feed spills on manure belts to management.
• Move birds as needed and ensure all eggs are placed on the belt for collection.
• Regularly inspect and ensure that all lights are working; replace bulbs as necessary.
• Clean a minimum of 30 cages daily to maintain cleanliness and hygiene.
• Use the last 30-45 minutes of the shift to clean the fronts of the barn.
• Clean cobwebs twice a month to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Monitor the barn temperature, and if it feels unusually warm, inform management immediately.
• Perform any other duties assigned by management or senior staff that fall outside of the standard job description as necessary.