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Job Description Summary: Aviagen Turkeys in Lewisburg, WV has an immediate opening for a Clean Out Crew associate. This position will be responsible to clean and maintain assigned area, as well as shuttle other employees to and from the worksite. This position will perform ground labor and assist equipment operators in the cleaning of turkey houses and equipment. Job Description: Employees must pass a drug test (excluding THC) and undergo a background check. Employees can not own poultry or swine. Adhere to and maintain sanitation, bio-security and safety practices Follow defined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or Work Instructions (WI) to properly complete tasks. Empty feeders Remove all debris Raise and lower, remove or teardown equipment as necessary Open and close house end doors as needed Strip all litter Scrape cement floors Use designated chemicals to sanitized all floors, walls, and machinery Move to assist in other departments as required Other duties as assigned by supervisor Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, coworkers Comfortable working in an outside environment with exposure to dust, chemicals, pest and wildlife Job Qualifications: Must have valid Drivers License Willingness to drive crew to jobsites along with assisting in main job functions Work with chemicals, such as detergents, disinfectants Lift and move 50 pounds Routinely work up to 6 days a week, including some weekends and holidays Routine handling and interacting with live poultry Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours Standing for extended periods of time (6 hours) Grip, grasp or twist using hands and wrists Lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50lbs Bend and stoop repetitively throughout out shift Prolonged exposure to dry and dusty environments Works cooperatively with a team Strong sense of personal responsibility Takes accountability for individual performance Ongoing presence of farm related smells or foul odors Extreme climate exposure both hot and cold Working in damp and/or wet climate Poultry experience preferred but not required Basic understanding of machinery tears down and setup Basic Chemical understanding a strong plus Poultry experience preferred but not required Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character We play a leading role in feeding the world's future generations. We bring smart, passionate people together and watch amazing things happen! Working at Aviagen presents career opportunities that impact an industry. We encourage people to bring their experience and knowledge and help work on complex issues that will shape the future of the poultry industry. In an environment that promotes innovation and progressive approaches to problem solving, Aviagen is working today to be ready for what tomorrow may bring. Are you ready for the adventure?