Company Overview
Farm Labor, Farm Work (PM / Night Shift)
What began as a few hens laying fresh eggs for the family has grown into a local egg icon. Hickman’s Family Farms is proud to be the freshest egg provider in the Southwest since 1944, but it’s the people behind the eggs that really make Hickman’s special. We want you and your egg-cellent set of skills to join our community of employees, neighbors and friends in one of the various positions available. Here every day is a fresh start.
Crack Open the Possibilities – Pullets Handler (PM / Night Shift)!As Pullet (Bird) Handlers, you will perform all duties of this position with the utmost respect and regard for the flock. This is a PM / night shift position, requiring availability to work evenings, overnight hours, and weekends as needed.
The proper mix, usage, waste, and location of all vaccinations must always be accurately recorded. You will work closely with the Pullet Handler Record Keeping Associate and Vaccination Associate to ensure proper documentation and vaccination cycles are maintained.
This Job Description includes activities assigned specifically to the Bird Handler position at Hickman’s Family Farms. All GMPs and SOPs must be followed in conjunction with UEP and Salmonella Enteritidis requirements and guidelines. Maintenance will ensure that tasks are completed in a timely manner.
- All staff must shower in and shower out for biosecurity
- Mandatory 72-hour quarantine in effect (if exposed to birds or visiting a “hot spot”)
- Chick Arrivals
- Split Chicks
- Beak Trim
- Administer Pox Vaccine
- Administer Killed Vaccine
- Killed Coryza Vaccine (Brown Pullets)
- Special Project Work
- Bird Movement
- Barn Cleans
- Layer Depopulation
- No prior experience required; on-the-job training will be provided.
- Previous experience in agricultural, farm, or animal care settings is helpful but not mandatory.
- Basic familiarity with routine maintenance tasks, such as cleaning, inspecting, and minor repairs, is beneficial.
- Shower daily in and out of the facility to maintain personal hygiene and cleanliness due to the nature of the work environment.
- Physical stamina and ability to lift, bend, and move about the barn for long periods.
- Must be able to work in various weather conditions (heat, cold, humidity).
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly.
- Capable of standing, bending, and walking for long durations.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves, hard hat, goggles, face shield, rubber boots, body harness, and/or ear plugs must always be worn when required.
- Sanitation of all equipment after use is required, logged, and verified
- Maintain cleanliness of barns and work areas; keep all lanes clear for safe access
- Ensure proper feed levels and feed system operation
- Ensure housing systems are in proper working condition
- Clean egg pans under lubing and Niagara daily
- Scrape and sweep all aisles daily
- Matching 401K
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Birthday Paid Day Off
Now you don't have to scramble for opportunities. Crack open the possibilities & Apply today!
Hickman's Family Farms and its brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities. Hickman's Family Farms will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local ordinances. You are applying for a position with Hickman’s Family Farms that is designated as a Safety Sensitive Position pursuant to A.R.S. §23-493 et seq. You are ineligible for placement in a Safety Sensitive Position if you are engaged in the current use of any drug, whether legal, prescribed by a physician or otherwise, if it could cause an impairment or otherwise decrease or lessen your job performance or ability to perform your job duties.
Skills Required
- Availability to work PM/night shift, evenings, overnight hours, and weekends as needed.
- Shower in and shower out for biosecurity before and after shifts.
- Adhere to mandatory 72-hour quarantine if exposed to birds or visiting hotspots.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly.
- Physical stamina to stand, bend, and walk for long periods and work in varying weather.
- Wear required PPE (gloves, hard hat, goggles, face shield, rubber boots, harness, ear plugs) when required.
- Follow GMPs, SOPs, UEP, and Salmonella Enteritidis requirements and guidelines.
- Previous agricultural, farm, or animal care experience.
- Basic familiarity with routine maintenance tasks (cleaning, inspecting, minor repairs).
- Compliance with safety-sensitive position rules, including restrictions on current drug use.
What We Do
Founded in 1944 by Nell Hickman, Hickman's Family Farms is a family-owned and operated business headquartered in Buckeye, Arizona. As the largest egg producer in the Southwest and one of the largest in the United States, the company provides high-quality farm-fresh eggs to various restaurants and major US grocery stores, including Costco, Kroger, Target, and Walmart, maintaining a legacy of quality and service over four generations.
