1,711 Farm jobs in the United States

**Farm Worker**
**Full Time - Hourly**
**At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package. The base hiring pay for this role is $19.75 per hour.**
+ **Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States**
+ **Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.**
**Purpose of Position** :
General labor to assist Farm Manager and Farm Assistant Manager in achieving required work goals. This includes, but is not limited to, daily chores, running machinery and equipment, and handle and care for live turkeys. This position will require light paperwork, some math skills, walking on uneven surfaces frequently, lifting, twist, bending and squatting frequently and varying temperature environments.
**Principle Accountabilities** :
+ Help perform daily chores as assigned by farm management.
+ Assist with maintaining litter for optimal conditions for turkeys.
+ Record daily information in flock books for record keeping.
+ Operate machinery and equipment when required.
+ Follow all safety protocols and guidelines - wearing all required PPE ( safety glasses, respiratory equipment, etc).
+ Follow all Live Production processes and procedures.
+ Follow all biosecurity guidelines, including, but not limited to, showering before work each day, not wearing personal shoes on farm, using company provided boots on farm and in barns, wearing provided scrubs/coveralls in barns.
+ Perform other duties as instructed and assigned by management.
+ Handle and care for live turkeys in accordance with established animal welfare guidelines.
+ Have open communication with fellow employees and farm management.
+ Conduct self in a positive, team oriented manner.
**Minimum Qualification:**
+ Must have reliable means of transportation to and from assigned farm.
+ Good previous attendance records (school and/or previous employment).
+ Able to work 7 days/week with some varied hours and with some weekends and holidays.
+ Possess a level of math, reading, and writing skills necessary to successfully perform record keeping task required of the position.
+ Able to lift up to 35 lbs from floor to waist height frequently, with occasional lifts from floor to full extension.
+ Able to wear eye and respiratory protection equipment on a continuous basis.
+ Able to walk on uneven surfaces.
**Preferred qualifications:**
+ Valid drivers license.
+ High school diploma, or actively enrolled in high school, or equivalent.
**What you will receive:**
+ Competitive pay with pay increases
+ You will be trained on all equipment and procedures to prepare you for your role
+ Extraordinary benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage. Eligible for health care plans after 30 days of employment!
+ Life & disability insurance, PTO, paid holidays, 401K, pension, stock purchase plan.
+ Continuing education and FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees and much more.
+ Advancement opportunities
+ Employment with a solid employer - People stay here for the great employee experience and the long-term opportunities available.
Jennie-O Turkey Store is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
At Jennie-O Turkey Store we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: ID** : 29175
Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

**Farm Worker**
**Full Time - Hourly**
**At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package. The base hiring pay for this role is $19.75 per hour.**
+ **Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States**
+ **Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.**
**Purpose of Position** :
General labor to assist Farm Manager and Farm Assistant Manager in achieving required work goals. This includes, but is not limited to, daily chores, running machinery and equipment, and handle and care for live turkeys. This position will require light paperwork, some math skills, walking on uneven surfaces frequently, lifting, twist, bending and squatting frequently and varying temperature environments.
**Principle Accountabilities** :
+ Help perform daily chores as assigned by farm management.
+ Assist with maintaining litter for optimal conditions for turkeys.
+ Record daily information in flock books for record keeping.
+ Operate machinery and equipment when required.
+ Follow all safety protocols and guidelines - wearing all required PPE ( safety glasses, respiratory equipment, etc).
+ Follow all Live Production processes and procedures.
+ Follow all biosecurity guidelines, including, but not limited to, showering before work each day, not wearing personal shoes on farm, using company provided boots on farm and in barns, wearing provided scrubs/coveralls in barns.
+ Perform other duties as instructed and assigned by management.
+ Handle and care for live turkeys in accordance with established animal welfare guidelines.
+ Have open communication with fellow employees and farm management.
+ Conduct self in a positive, team oriented manner.
**Minimum Qualification:**
+ Must have reliable means of transportation to and from assigned farm.
+ Good previous attendance records (school and/or previous employment).
+ Able to work 7 days/week with some varied hours and with some weekends and holidays.
+ Possess a level of math, reading, and writing skills necessary to successfully perform record keeping task required of the position.
+ Able to lift up to 35 lbs from floor to waist height frequently, with occasional lifts from floor to full extension.
+ Able to wear eye and respiratory protection equipment on a continuous basis.
+ Able to walk on uneven surfaces.
**Preferred qualifications:**
+ Valid drivers license.
+ High school diploma, or actively enrolled in high school, or equivalent.
**What you will receive:**
+ Competitive pay with pay increases
+ You will be trained on all equipment and procedures to prepare you for your role
+ Extraordinary benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage. Eligible for health care plans after 30 days of employment!
+ Life & disability insurance, PTO, paid holidays, 401K, pension, stock purchase plan.
+ Continuing education and FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees and much more.
+ Advancement opportunities
+ Employment with a solid employer - People stay here for the great employee experience and the long-term opportunities available.
Jennie-O Turkey Store is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
At Jennie-O Turkey Store we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: ID** : 29430
Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

**Farm Worker**
**Full Time - Hourly**
**At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package. The base hiring pay for this role is $19.75 per hour.**
+ **Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States**
+ **Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.**
**Purpose of Position** :
General labor to assist Farm Manager and Farm Assistant Manager in achieving required work goals. This includes, but is not limited to, daily chores, running machinery and equipment, and handle and care for live turkeys. This position will require light paperwork, some math skills, walking on uneven surfaces frequently, lifting, twist, bending and squatting frequently and varying temperature environments.
**Principle Accountabilities** :
+ Help perform daily chores as assigned by farm management.
+ Assist with maintaining litter for optimal conditions for turkeys.
+ Record daily information in flock books for record keeping.
+ Operate machinery and equipment when required.
+ Follow all safety protocols and guidelines - wearing all required PPE ( safety glasses, respiratory equipment, etc).
+ Follow all Live Production processes and procedures.
+ Follow all biosecurity guidelines, including, but not limited to, showering before work each day, not wearing personal shoes on farm, using company provided boots on farm and in barns, wearing provided scrubs/coveralls in barns.
+ Perform other duties as instructed and assigned by management.
+ Handle and care for live turkeys in accordance with established animal welfare guidelines.
+ Have open communication with fellow employees and farm management.
+ Conduct self in a positive, team oriented manner.
**Minimum Qualification:**
+ Must have reliable means of transportation to and from assigned farm.
+ Good previous attendance records (school and/or previous employment).
+ Able to work 7 days/week with some varied hours and with some weekends and holidays.
+ Possess a level of math, reading, and writing skills necessary to successfully perform record keeping task required of the position.
+ Able to lift up to 35 lbs from floor to waist height frequently, with occasional lifts from floor to full extension.
+ Able to wear eye and respiratory protection equipment on a continuous basis.
+ Able to walk on uneven surfaces.
**Preferred qualifications:**
+ Valid drivers license.
+ High school diploma, or actively enrolled in high school, or equivalent.
**What you will receive:**
+ Competitive pay with pay increases
+ You will be trained on all equipment and procedures to prepare you for your role
+ Extraordinary benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage. Eligible for health care plans after 30 days of employment!
+ Life & disability insurance, PTO, paid holidays, 401K, pension, stock purchase plan.
+ Continuing education and FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees and much more.
+ Advancement opportunities
+ Employment with a solid employer - People stay here for the great employee experience and the long-term opportunities available.
Jennie-O Turkey Store is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
At Jennie-O Turkey Store we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: ID** : 29335
Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

**Farm Worker**
**Full Time - Hourly**
**At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package. The base hiring pay for this role is $19.75 per hour.**
+ **Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States**
+ **Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.**
**Purpose of Position** :
General labor to assist Farm Manager and Farm Assistant Manager in achieving required work goals. This includes, but is not limited to, daily chores, running machinery and equipment, and handle and care for live turkeys. This position will require light paperwork, some math skills, walking on uneven surfaces frequently, lifting, twist, bending and squatting frequently and varying temperature environments.
**Principle Accountabilities** :
+ Help perform daily chores as assigned by farm management.
+ Assist with maintaining litter for optimal conditions for turkeys.
+ Record daily information in flock books for record keeping.
+ Operate machinery and equipment when required.
+ Follow all safety protocols and guidelines - wearing all required PPE ( safety glasses, respiratory equipment, etc).
+ Follow all Live Production processes and procedures.
+ Follow all biosecurity guidelines, including, but not limited to, showering before work each day, not wearing personal shoes on farm, using company provided boots on farm and in barns, wearing provided scrubs/coveralls in barns.
+ Perform other duties as instructed and assigned by management.
+ Handle and care for live turkeys in accordance with established animal welfare guidelines.
+ Have open communication with fellow employees and farm management.
+ Conduct self in a positive, team oriented manner.
**Minimum Qualification:**
+ Must have reliable means of transportation to and from assigned farm.
+ Good previous attendance records (school and/or previous employment).
+ Able to work 7 days/week with some varied hours and with some weekends and holidays.
+ Possess a level of math, reading, and writing skills necessary to successfully perform record keeping task required of the position.
+ Able to lift up to 35 lbs from floor to waist height frequently, with occasional lifts from floor to full extension.
+ Able to wear eye and respiratory protection equipment on a continuous basis.
+ Able to walk on uneven surfaces.
**Preferred qualifications:**
+ Valid drivers license.
+ High school diploma, or actively enrolled in high school, or equivalent.
**What you will receive:**
+ Competitive pay with pay increases
+ You will be trained on all equipment and procedures to prepare you for your role
+ Extraordinary benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage. Eligible for health care plans after 30 days of employment!
+ Life & disability insurance, PTO, paid holidays, 401K, pension, stock purchase plan.
+ Continuing education and FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees and much more.
+ Advancement opportunities
+ Employment with a solid employer - People stay here for the great employee experience and the long-term opportunities available.
Jennie-O Turkey Store is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
At Jennie-O Turkey Store we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: ID** : 28561
Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

**Farm Worker**
**Full Time - Hourly**
**At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package. The base hiring pay for this role is $19.75 per hour.**
+ **Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States**
+ **Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.**
**Purpose of Position** :
General labor to assist Farm Manager and Farm Assistant Manager in achieving required work goals. This includes, but is not limited to, daily chores, running machinery and equipment, and handle and care for live turkeys. This position will require light paperwork, some math skills, walking on uneven surfaces frequently, lifting, twist, bending and squatting frequently and varying temperature environments.
**Principle Accountabilities** :
+ Help perform daily chores as assigned by farm management.
+ Assist with maintaining litter for optimal conditions for turkeys.
+ Record daily information in flock books for record keeping.
+ Operate machinery and equipment when required.
+ Follow all safety protocols and guidelines - wearing all required PPE ( safety glasses, respiratory equipment, etc).
+ Follow all Live Production processes and procedures.
+ Follow all biosecurity guidelines, including, but not limited to, showering before work each day, not wearing personal shoes on farm, using company provided boots on farm and in barns, wearing provided scrubs/coveralls in barns.
+ Perform other duties as instructed and assigned by management.
+ Handle and care for live turkeys in accordance with established animal welfare guidelines.
+ Have open communication with fellow employees and farm management.
+ Conduct self in a positive, team oriented manner.
**Minimum Qualification:**
+ Must have reliable means of transportation to and from assigned farm.
+ Good previous attendance records (school and/or previous employment).
+ Able to work 7 days/week with some varied hours and with some weekends and holidays.
+ Possess a level of math, reading, and writing skills necessary to successfully perform record keeping task required of the position.
+ Able to lift up to 35 lbs from floor to waist height frequently, with occasional lifts from floor to full extension.
+ Able to wear eye and respiratory protection equipment on a continuous basis.
+ Able to walk on uneven surfaces.
**Preferred qualifications:**
+ Valid drivers license.
+ High school diploma, or actively enrolled in high school, or equivalent.
**What you will receive:**
+ Competitive pay with pay increases
+ You will be trained on all equipment and procedures to prepare you for your role
+ Extraordinary benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage. Eligible for health care plans after 30 days of employment!
+ Life & disability insurance, PTO, paid holidays, 401K, pension, stock purchase plan.
+ Continuing education and FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees and much more.
+ Advancement opportunities
+ Employment with a solid employer - People stay here for the great employee experience and the long-term opportunities available.
Jennie-O Turkey Store is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
At Jennie-O Turkey Store we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: ID** : 28413
Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

**Farm Worker**
**Full Time - Hourly**
**At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package. The base hiring pay for this role is $19.75 per hour.**
+ **Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States**
+ **Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.**
**Purpose of Position** :
General labor to assist Farm Manager and Farm Assistant Manager in achieving required work goals. This includes, but is not limited to, daily chores, running machinery and equipment, and handle and care for live turkeys. This position will require light paperwork, some math skills, walking on uneven surfaces frequently, lifting, twist, bending and squatting frequently and varying temperature environments.
**Principle Accountabilities** :
+ Help perform daily chores as assigned by farm management.
+ Assist with maintaining litter for optimal conditions for turkeys.
+ Record daily information in flock books for record keeping.
+ Operate machinery and equipment when required.
+ Follow all safety protocols and guidelines - wearing all required PPE ( safety glasses, respiratory equipment, etc).
+ Follow all Live Production processes and procedures.
+ Follow all biosecurity guidelines, including, but not limited to, showering before work each day, not wearing personal shoes on farm, using company provided boots on farm and in barns, wearing provided scrubs/coveralls in barns.
+ Perform other duties as instructed and assigned by management.
+ Handle and care for live turkeys in accordance with established animal welfare guidelines.
+ Have open communication with fellow employees and farm management.
+ Conduct self in a positive, team oriented manner.
**Minimum Qualification:**
+ Must have reliable means of transportation to and from assigned farm.
+ Good previous attendance records (school and/or previous employment).
+ Able to work 7 days/week with some varied hours and with some weekends and holidays.
+ Possess a level of math, reading, and writing skills necessary to successfully perform record keeping task required of the position.
+ Able to lift up to 35 lbs from floor to waist height frequently, with occasional lifts from floor to full extension.
+ Able to wear eye and respiratory protection equipment on a continuous basis.
+ Able to walk on uneven surfaces.
**Preferred qualifications:**
+ Valid drivers license.
+ High school diploma, or actively enrolled in high school, or equivalent.
**What you will receive:**
+ Competitive pay with pay increases
+ You will be trained on all equipment and procedures to prepare you for your role
+ Extraordinary benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage. Eligible for health care plans after 30 days of employment!
+ Life & disability insurance, PTO, paid holidays, 401K, pension, stock purchase plan.
+ Continuing education and FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees and much more.
+ Advancement opportunities
+ Employment with a solid employer - People stay here for the great employee experience and the long-term opportunities available.
Jennie-O Turkey Store is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
At Jennie-O Turkey Store we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: ID** : 29187
Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

A Place Where People Matter.

Start your career journey with Univar Solutions! Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you.

What you'll do:

Primary Purpose: Mixes and packages company products. Maintains inventory levels and assists in shipping and receiving products and materials in the warehouse.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs manual warehouse duties as assigned or advised.
• Loads and unloads company trucks, common carriers and customer vehicles using forklift and other required equipment.
• Ships and receives products according to company's procedures and requirements.
• Assists in the maintenance of the warehouse facility.
• Serves on company's in-plant or off-site emergency response team.
• Places hazardous materials or waste into appropriate containers.
• Receives, unloads and places into storage hazardous waste received from off-site generators; completes inspections and paperwork associated with receiving and storing hazardous waste.
• Accurately handles hazardous waste while inside container storage area or otherwise under company responsibility or controls.
• Prepares for shipment and loads hazardous waste destined for off-site recycling/disposal facilities; completes inspections and paperwork associated with shipping hazardous waste.
• Cleans and maintains warehouse and equipment.
• Adheres to company quality processes, as applicable.
• Assists to resolve product quality issues in an efficient and timely manner, as applicable.
• Performs all other duties as required.
• Aligns with all company policies, rules and guidelines.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to operate an industrial powered lift truck or forklift according to company procedures and governmental regulations
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements as it pertains to FDARP as applicable to the facility
• Ability to use and maintain respiratory protection equipment
• Ability to learn accurate methods for handling hazardous materials and wastes, with training

Education/Training:

• Ability to read, write, count, understand, and speak English

Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions:

• Physical ability to lift and carry at least 100 lb. net bags for short distances
• Physical ability to tilt back or break 800 lb. net drums onto a dolly
• Physical ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Test negative on the company's drug tests
• Exposure to fumes, dirt, noise and hazardous chemicals daily may require safety equipment and/or precautions.

Where you'll work: 311 S. Lark Ave, Odessa, TX 79762

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Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees' physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.

Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into it's second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.
**Summary**
+ Assist in maximizing the productivity of the breeding herd by making quality matings and meeting breeding targets
+ Assist in all aspects of farrowing to help meet weekly shipping targets of full-value pigs
+ Ensuring that ALL animals across the farm have received proper feed, water, ventilation, and bedding on a daily basis, and 100% of all NR protocol and guidelines are followed
+ Assisting with all other aspects of the farm to ensure farm goals are met and tasks are completed on a daily basis
**Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities**
+ Properly carry out the heat checking and breeding protocol
+ Assist in animal movement and placement to ensure proper animal handling goals are met and sows/gilts are penned appropriately
+ Make seasonally appropriate adjustments to ventilation, bedding, and sprinklers
+ Maintenance and cleaning of waters, feeders, and pens
+ Complete proper procedures for Day-One pig care, fostering
+ Assist with processing and vaccination of piglets in accordance with company procedures
+ Assist with the treatment/care of sows across the farms
+ Assist in cleaning/bedding of farrowing and gestation pens; and clean-out and disinfecting farrowing room after weaning
+ Keep, communicate, and report accurate records on a daily basis
+ Maintain correct temperature/ventilation settings, and that all associated equipment is in full working order
+ As requested, ensure maintenance of manure scraper chains, feeder lines, feeders, waterers, gates, curtains
+ Any other duties as assigned, requested, or directed by management/supervisor
**Minimum Education**
+ Minimum of High School diploma
+ Must possess a valid driver's license
+ Ability to problem solve, be a critical thinker, goal oriented, and a team player
**Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements**
+ Must be able to stand, walk, and work outside up to 10 hours a day.
+ Will be subject to ambient air temperatures throughout the working day and be exposed to sun, rain, wind, mud, snow, etc.
+ Will be exposed to dust, animal dander, odor, and noise.
+ Ability to properly and safely handle breeding stock weighing up to 700 pounds.
+ Work may include lifting (up to 50 lbs), reaching, bending, twisting, and kneeling.
+ Will be around and may be asked to operate four wheelers, skid steers, tractors, or other farm machinery.
+ Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.
+ Normal working hours are 45-50 hours per week, at times more in order to get the job done.
+ Rotations are required for weekends and holidays.
_Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status._

Job Title: Lab Technician
Job Description
The lab technician plays a crucial role in ensuring eggs are set according to customer or management specifications. This position involves recording relevant information on order sheets, preparing incubation tags, monitoring temperature and humidity levels, and candling eggs to pack orders as specified by customers. The technician selects appropriate eggs for breeder stock and sets eggs for flock replacement and bird sales. They complete and distribute necessary incubation paperwork and input all incubation data into spreadsheets. Cleaning incubators and associated equipment, performing weekly fumigation, maintaining biosecurity, and conducting environmental sampling of incubators are essential tasks. Additional duties may be assigned as required.
Responsibilities
+ Set eggs according to customer or management specifications.
+ Record appropriate information on the order sheet, including date, flock number, and quantity.
+ Prepare incubation tags for orders.
+ Monitor temperature and humidity levels of each machine.
+ Candle eggs and pack incubated egg orders according to customer specifications.
+ Select appropriate eggs for breeder stock.
+ Set eggs for flock replacement and bird sales as required.
+ Complete and distribute all required incubation paperwork.
+ Input all incubation data into appropriate spreadsheets.
+ Clean incubators and associated equipment with appropriate solutions; perform weekly fumigation, maintaining biosecurity.
+ Perform environmental sampling of incubators and complete associated paperwork.
+ Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Essential Skills
+ Quality control
+ Laboratory experience
+ Biology knowledge
+ Cleanroom environment experience
+ Proficiency in PPE usage
+ Aseptic technique
+ Sterile technique
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ High school diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) preferred.
+ 2 years of work experience, preferably in a processing or poultry farm environment.
+ An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed.
Work Environment
The role involves physical demands, including frequently lifting/moving flats of eggs weighing up to 30 pounds and regularly lifting/moving cases of eggs weighing up to 60 pounds. The technician must constantly position themselves to access and inspect eggs and assess their condition from various distances within the incubation area. Regular operation of a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer, is required. The technician must be able to provide and receive information through various technologies, media, sources, and contacts, accurately exchanging information in these situations.
Schedule- 5AM-130PM
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Norwich,CT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 25, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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