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Aviagen Group

Crossville Area Farms

Crossville, TN · On-site

The Farm Associate I, has primary responsibility for the animal care and welfare of the birds ... Maintain poultry house living conditions by monitoring and troubleshooting issues with feed lines ...

Seven Sons LLC

Poultry Farm Hand - Part Time

Roanoke, IN · On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

The responsibility of this role will be to help with daily Poultry farm chores. This includes both Seven Sons' Laying hen & broiler operations. Daily flock checks, Egg Collecting, moving mobile ...

Koch Foods

CDL Live Haul Driver

Morristown, TN · On-site

$93K/yr

Live haul drivers hold a Class A CDL transporting birds between poultry farms and processing plants allowing for local, home-daily routes. This position typically earns approximately $1,800/week ...

Bachoco USA

Poultry Litter Technician

Fort Smith, AR · On-site

$21.50/hr

Bachoco USA Poultry Litter Service Technician is responsible for carrying out the poultry litter removal in broiler farms operated by Bachoco USA. This includes the proper handling of agricultural ...

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Aviagen Group

Farm Associate I

Pikeville, TN · On-site

$12.75 - $16.75/hr

... of Poultry farms. The Farm Associate I, has primary responsibility for the animal care and welfare of the birds within the facility. May work up to 6 days a week, including weekends and holidays ...

Aviagen Group

Farm Associate I

Lewisburg, WV

$12.50 - $16.50/hr

... Poultry farms. The Farm Associate I, has primary responsibility for the animal care and welfare of the birds within the facility. * May work up to 6 days a week, including weekends and holidays

Koch Foods

CDL Live Haul Driver

Wildwood, GA · On-site

$93K/yr

Live haul drivers hold a Class A CDL transporting birds between poultry farms and processing plants allowing for local, home-daily routes. This position typically earns approximately $1,800/week ($93 ...

Duck's Poultry Service

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Poultry Crew Member

Yadkinville, NC · On-site

$140/day

Our company is seeking a self-motivated, hard-working individual to fill our poultry crew member ... Picking up eggs from breeder farms and delivering them back to hatchery. All qualified applicants ...

Perdue Farms

Live Haul Driver

Mount Vernon, WA

$30.60/hr

As a Live Haul Driver, you will transport live chickens from poultry farms to the processing plant using a tractor trailer, ensuring deliveries are completed safely, humanely, and within required ...

Aviagen Group

Farm Associate I

Lewisburg, WV · On-site

$12.50 - $16.50/hr

... Poultry farms. The Farm Associate I, has primary responsibility for the animal care and welfare of the birds within the facility. * May work up to 6 days a week, including weekends and holidays

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How much do poultry farms jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for poultry farms in the United States is $52,148.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,500.00 and $68,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are poultry farms?

Poultry farms are agricultural facilities dedicated to raising domesticated birds such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese for the production of meat, eggs, or feathers. These farms can range from small, family-run operations to large-scale commercial enterprises. Poultry farming involves managing the birds’ health, providing proper nutrition, maintaining clean housing, and following biosecurity measures to prevent disease. The goal is to produce high-quality poultry products efficiently and sustainably while ensuring animal welfare.

What are some common challenges faced by employees working on poultry farms and how can they be managed?

Employees on poultry farms often face challenges such as maintaining biosecurity, managing animal welfare, and working in environments with strict hygiene protocols. Adapting to early or long shifts, handling live animals, and responding quickly to potential outbreaks of disease can also be demanding. Teamwork and strong communication are essential, as workers must coordinate with supervisors, veterinarians, and fellow staff to ensure smooth operations. Proper training, use of protective equipment, and adherence to safety guidelines help manage these challenges and create a safer, more productive workplace.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Poultry Farm Worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Poultry Farm Worker, you need practical knowledge of animal husbandry, biosecurity practices, and basic farm operations, often supported by on-the-job training or agricultural coursework. Familiarity with automated feeding systems, temperature controls, and record-keeping software is typically required. Attention to detail, reliability, and strong teamwork skills help ensure animal welfare and smooth farm operations. These skills are crucial for maintaining healthy flocks, optimizing productivity, and meeting industry standards.

What is the difference between Poultry Farms vs Poultry Processing Workers?

AspectPoultry FarmsPoultry Processing Workers
CertificationsNone typically requiredFood safety and hygiene certifications often required
Work EnvironmentOutdoor farms, variable weatherIndoor processing plants, controlled environment
Job DutiesRaising, feeding, and caring for poultryProcessing, packaging, and inspecting poultry products
Industry UsageLivestock and agriculture sectorsFood manufacturing and processing industries

While poultry farms focus on raising and caring for poultry in outdoor or farm settings, poultry processing workers handle the preparation and packaging of poultry products in indoor processing plants. Both roles are essential in the poultry industry but differ significantly in environment and job responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Poultry Farms job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 73% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,148 per year, or $25.1 per hour.
Maintenance Planner - Demopolis

Maintenance Planner - Demopolis

Foster Farms

Demopolis, AL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

Foster Farms rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 43 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

257th of 389 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

About Foster Poultry Farms
Foster Poultry Farms has been serving families since 1939. At Foster Poultry Farms, our mission is creating great food and serving great moments. Our vision is to be the best and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. We measure our success by how well we protect and care for our team, our consumers, our animals, and our environment, while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers. Foster Poultry Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Poultry Farms Team.
Position Summary
The Maintenance Planner position is responsible for managing and administrating the preventative maintenance program, work order program, and managing all facets of the Demopolis plant's maintenance SAP/MRO functions. This role works closely with the department supervisors, other department leads, and processing team members, in order to accomplish accuracy within the processing department and to ensure that our customers receive quality products. This position executes processes that ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations, supporting Foster Poultry Farms' mission, vision, and ACTION guiding principles: Accountability, Collaboration, Truth-Seeking, Initiative, Ownership, and Nimbleness.
Essential Functions
  • Plan and schedule preventive and predictive maintenance work orders with the PMC system.
  • Manage PMC and SAP work flow in the department.
  • Plan and schedule project/capital projects with outside vendors.
  • Tracking maintenance spending in reference to budget, projects, etc.
  • Ensure that necessary parts, materials, equipment and contractor's are on site when needed.
  • Develop and analyze downtime, historical data to develop plan on preventive and predictive maintenance. Ensure that all maintenance is being performed within established timelines, utilizing all efficiencies and available min-hours.
  • Develop a work flow for inventory control and staff to ensure inventory is maintained and parts are available for scheduled maintenance and all other maintenance repairs.
  • Schedule maintenance timely and around production schedules ensuring that all necessary parts or materials are ordered and received to complete any project when scheduled.
  • Scheduling work with respect to budgetary impact; Sourcing alternate suppliers/contractors.
  • Develop protocol to ensure inventory clerks order parts timely. Manage inventory control through cycle counts adjusting minimum and maximum levels as needed.
  • Participate in personnel training programs, seminars and/or trade shows as available.
  • Report maintenance KPI's to other maintenance and plant management.
  • Other duties as assigned.

All personnel employed or associated with Foster Poultry Farms are responsible for the quality and food safety of company products. The food safety and quality policies are summarized and communicated in a company handbook and at training sessions. Each new hire is provided a handbook and attends a food safety training session before beginning work. All employees attend a refresher training session at least once per year. Records are maintained reflecting the distribution of employee handbooks and attendance at the training sessions.
Physical Requirements
Qualified applicants must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:
  • Must be able to stand for up to 10 hours on a wet concrete floor
  • Must be able to withstand a cold (40-48 degree) environment.
  • Must be able to withstand a hot (80+ degree) environment.
  • Must be able to safely lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to work in a fast pace work environment.

Qualifications
  • Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
  • Must be able to submit and pass a criminal background check, drug screen, and E-verify.
  • Must be able to read and write English.
  • Must have basic math skills.
  • Must have reliable transportation.
  • A. /B.S. degree or AA/B.S. degree or technical school graduate or a minimum of 3 years experience in the manufacturing industry is preferred.
  • Must have previous Supervisory experience.
  • Must have knowledge of production equipment fundamentals.
  • Ability to communicate with all levels including management.
  • Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Decision making ability for the flagging of deviation from procedures.
  • Basic knowledge of sanitation and clean up preferred.
  • Good leadership and interpersonal skills.
  • Able to work safely and set an example of safe working habits for their coworkers.
  • Must be able to safely operate forklift and/or pallet jack.
  • Must wear company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Foster Poultry Farms ACTION Guiding Principles
  • Accountability: Deliver on commitments.
  • Collaboration: Achieve more by working as a team.
  • Truth-Seeking: Be open-minded and act with humility.
  • Initiative: Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset.
  • Ownership: Take responsibility for results.
  • Nimble: Operate with speed and agility.

Why Join Foster Poultry Farms?
This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of maintenance and reliability at a leading food company, directly supporting our mission, vision, and values. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality food and great moments for millions of families.
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