Assistant Farm Manager

Job Title: Assistant Farm ManagerJob DescriptionAs an Assistant Manager, you will oversee farm operations in the absence of the farm manager. You will participate in various poultry husbandry duties, respond to alarm calls, and occasionally fill in for house managers. You will supervise and review the work of departmental employees, assist in hiring and personnel actions, and identify training needs. You will monitor performance, schedule overtime, and assist in developing departmental plans. Additionally, you will ensure the maintenance of departmental equipment, uphold biosecurity, and maintain records according to SOPs.Hard Skills

Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of all company facilities and grounds, including mowing, trimming, pesticide and herbicide application, snow removal, and light maintenance.

Operating a skid steer, tractor, forklift, or other necessary farm or site machinery.

Capable of covering the role of Poultry House Operator: Operate egg sanitizing machine, collection tables and conveyance systems; collect, sanitize, inspect, and eggs according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and/or special instruction.

Assist the Recycle Crew and Maintenance departments as needed.

Monitor and maintain bird condition by observing feather cover, temperament, and body weights.

Monitor feed, water, light, and ventilation systems for the production house.

Perform required environmental testing

Accurately complete required recordkeeping documents/forms.

Perform general housekeeping duties and basic maintenance of equipment.

Disinfect supplies, equipment, the building entry lock system, and rooms according to SOP

Soft Skills

Effective time management

Communication

Leadership

Motivation

Personnel management

Coaching and counseling

Work EnvironmentYou will work on a farm, overseeing several poultry houses and processing departments. You will ensure that all departmental areas are maintained in a clean and orderly condition and that equipment is in good working condition. Biosecurity and adherence to SOPs are critical aspects of the work environment.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.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.