Summary: The Farm Pen Worker is responsible for the daily care, maintenance, and monitoring of livestock pens. This role ensures that birds/animals have a clea...

Job Details

  • Deadline: Not specified
  • Company: MyJobMag Nigeria
  • Location: Kenya

Job Description

Position Summary

The Farm Pen Worker is responsible for the daily care, maintenance, and monitoring of livestock pens. This role ensures that birds/animals have a clean, safe, and healthy environment, supporting overall farm productivity, animal welfare, and biosecurity standards.

Key Responsibilities

Animal Care

  • Monitor birds/animals daily for health, behavior, and activity level.
  • Identify sick or injured animals and report issues immediately.
  • Assist with administering feed, water, and supplements as instructed.

Pen Maintenance

  • Clean pens, remove waste, and ensure bedding is properly managed.
  • Maintain feeding and watering equipment.
  • Ensure pens are dry, well-ventilated, and secure.

Biosecurity & Safety

  • Follow all farm biosecurity protocols (footbath, clothing, PPE).
  • Control entry into pens to prevent contamination.
  • Follow safety practices when handling animals or equipment.

Record Keeping

  • Document daily mortality, feed consumption, and unusual observations.
  • Report inventory changes (feed, bedding, medications).

General Support

  • Assist with vaccination, sorting, loading, or treatment processes.
  • Help maintain farm cleanliness and sanitation overall.
  • Support other farm workers when needed.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience working with animals (preferred but not required).
  • Ability to follow directions and adhere to strict hygiene protocols.
  • Physically able to lift 30–50 lbs and stand for long periods.
  • Comfortable working in warm or humid environments.
  • Reliable, punctual, and attentive to detail.

How to Apply

Apply by email: services@myjobmag.com

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