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Opal Foods LLC

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE / LAYER FARM

Roggen, CO

$17.25 - $23.25/hr

This position will work in and on the grounds of the hen houses and must be able to work in a live animal/farm environment. This position will also assist the Production Manager with other projects ...

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How much do assistant animal farm jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant animal farm in the United States is $17.66, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as an Assistant Animal Farm Worker, you need fundamental knowledge of animal care, basic husbandry practices, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with farm equipment, animal feeding systems, and record-keeping software is typically required. Strong attention to detail, reliability, and effective communication skills help foster a safe and efficient working environment. These skills and qualities are vital to ensure animal welfare, maintain farm productivity, and support smooth daily operations.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for an Assistant Animal Farm worker?

As an Assistant Animal Farm worker, your day-to-day tasks will likely include feeding and watering animals, cleaning enclosures, monitoring animal health, and assisting with basic medical care under supervision. You may also help maintain farm facilities and equipment, record animal data, and support breeding or birthing processes. Collaboration with farm managers and veterinarians is common, and the role often involves both indoor and outdoor work, sometimes in varying weather conditions.

What does an Assistant Animal Farm do?

An Assistant Animal Farm is responsible for helping with the daily care and maintenance of animals on a farm. Their duties typically include feeding animals, cleaning enclosures, monitoring animal health, and assisting with breeding or medical procedures as needed. They may also help with general farm upkeep, such as maintaining equipment and facilities. This role requires a love for animals, physical stamina, and the ability to follow instructions carefully.
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Infographic showing various Assistant Animal Farm job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 12% As Needed, 49% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 22% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,733 per year, or $17.7 per hour.
Quality Control Assistant - Animal Care

Quality Control Assistant - Animal Care

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated

Winslow, ME • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Elanco rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

40th of 71 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) - it all starts with animals!
As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose - all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.
At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you'll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.
Making animals' lives better makes life better - join our team today!
As an Animal Care Associate, you will be part of the Winslow Operations team to deliver exceptional poultry husbandry and vaccine testing support. In this role, you'll be responsible for advancing animal welfare standards, maintaining regulatory-ready facilities, and ensuring the health and proper care of our bird populations.
Your Responsibilities:
  • Animal Husbandry & Testing Support: Lead and assist in routine vaccine testing procedures while providing daily care, feeding, and environmental monitoring (temperature, water, etc.) for chickens and turkeys.
  • Facility Maintenance & Biosecurity: Maintain animal facilities in a "regulatory inspection ready" state at all times through rigorous cleaning, disinfection, and minor maintenance of enclosures and surfaces.
  • Regulatory Documentation: Maintain accurate, detailed records in strict accordance with USDA regulations and internal quality standards to ensure full traceability and compliance.
  • Quality & Welfare Standards: Assist in the drafting and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and actively participate in the implementation of animal welfare standards across the site.
  • Veterinary Partnership: Support the Site Veterinarian in auditing buildings and procedures to verify accuracy and proactively identify situations that may affect the wellbeing of the birds.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
  • Education: High School Diploma or GED.
  • Experience: A minimum of [Insert X] years of experience in animal care, farming, or a regulated production environment.
  • Top 2 Skills: Strong attention to detail in record-keeping and the physical stamina required for facility maintenance and animal handling.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
  • Associate's degree in Animal or Biological Sciences.
  • Previous experience in poultry husbandry or animal care within a laboratory or regulated environment.
  • Proficiency with business applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel for data entry and reporting.
  • Excellent communication skills and the motivation to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • High level of flexibility in adapting to new methods and evolving animal welfare protocols.

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status
Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job-related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.

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