Student Poultry Processing Assistant

Student Poultry Processing Assistant

Auburn University – Position P – Poultry Science Division – College of Agriculture –

Working Title:

Student Poultry Processing Assistant.

Job Summary:

The Department of Poultry Science is looking for a student to assist with daily operations in the Fortenberry Processing Plant at the Charles

C. Miller Jr. Poultry Research and Education Center.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of poultry processing plant on a daily basis.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work spaces after daily projects.
• Assist in the setup, operation, and breakdown of poultry processing equipment to support research, teaching, and extension projects.
• Prep for and participate in poultry processing trials, which can include live receiving, live hang, first processing, evisceration, chilling, cut-up, further processing, cooking, and packaging.
• Assist faculty, staff, students, and visitors with on‑site research, teaching, and extension activities as needed.
• Assist maintenance technician with processing plant equipment preventative maintenance.
• Assist with supply inventory.

• Life‑Changing Impact:
  Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach.
• Culture of Excellence:
  We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You:
  Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:
  The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top‑ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone:
  Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

• Currently enrolled as an Auburn University student.
• Must have reliable transportation to the job site.
• Must be able to work at least 12 hours a week in minimum 2‑hour time blocks.

• Computer skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Basic math skills.

Pay Rate: $12.00 per hour.

Work Hours:

12–20 hours per week. City position is located in Auburn, Alabama.

Posting Date: 11/04/2025. Closing Date: TBD.

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