Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Animal Care Attendant

$16 - $19 per hour

Kreher’s Eggs has been producing high-quality egg products since 1924. Since then, the care of the animals has been a priority and high standards have been set to ensure the safety and health of the chickens.

What is the Animal Care Attendant responsible for?

-Overseeing the care of the pullets (young chicks) and/or laying hens on our farms
-Assisting with moving, feeding, and housekeeping of the birds in our barns

We have part-time and full-time positions available. Full-time employees receive an excellent benefits package.

**MUST NOT CURRENTLY OWN, HUNT BIRDS, OR VISIT ANYONE THAT OWNS BIRDS**

(pet bird, backyard flock, etc.)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants should have a general knowledge of animal care standards.

• Farm labor experience is preferred, but not required.

• Self-starter who is equally productive working independently or on a team.

• Enjoy working and being around animals.

• Being bilingual, English/ Spanish, is a plus, but is not required.

Physical Requirements

This position is mobile in nature requiring moderate to high energy levels and occasional physical exertion. There is exposure to environmental conditions such as heat, cold, temperature changes, agricultural noise and hazards usually accompanied by visits to agricultural facilities.

• The constant physical demands of the position are standing and walking.
• The constant physical demands of the position are carrying, pushing, pulling and lifting.
• The constant physical demands of the position are talking and hearing.
• The constant physical demand of working in an environment where there are typical agricultural sounds, smells, dirt and dust.
• Lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Company Info

Kreher Family Farms is your local egg producer. We are a 3rd and 4th generation, family-owned and operated business. With a deep-rooted history in family values since 1924, our farm continues to grow. Our farm operations have expanded to include compost and fertilizer and crop productions for our hens and customers. We are not your Grandfather's farm and we will never stop growing!

Our people are part of our farm family. It is their dedication and respect for one another that allows us to continue to confidently grow as a business.

We believe strongly in creating an environment in which people can continue to learn and grow professionally.

BENEFITS:

• Health, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurances

• 401K eligibility after 1 year

• Paid Time Off (2 weeks)

• Free farm fresh eggs!

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