Laborer Poultry Hatchery Job Description Sample

Foster Farms has been a family-owned and operated company for four generations. Since our founding days back in 1939, we have always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. The hope is that our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our people will shine through in everything we do.

We are always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms team. We offer the experience of a large organization, but operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage employees to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups.

Rate: $12.00 to $12.80

Purpose of Position: To receive, prepare, and sort eggs for the purpose of setting a higher quality egg pack to the incubators.

Prepare supplies and load backhauls ensuring clean supplies and maximizing backhaul ratio. Maintain accurate inventories ensuring oldest eggs set first. Operate the Automatic Rack Transfer machine in a safe manner while maximizing efficiencies.

Clean and disinfect buildings and equipment so that each will pass quality control bacterial level standards. Pull hatcher racks, load chicks onto the separator, grade chicks, operate hatcher basket stackers and palletize serviced chicks. Transfer eggs from incubators through In-Ovo injection equipment to hatchers while minimizing breakage and temperature shock to developing embryos.

Essential Job

Functions:

Prepare egg sets using Automatic Rack Transfer machine and SST pallets or from other types of supplies, by hand or with vacuum operated egg shifter. Prepare egg supplies—build clean SST pallets of flats to backhaul height.

Load onto trucks with pallet jack. Receive eggs from Colorado, Arkansas, and outside purchase. Unload and ready these eggs for traying. Unload eggs using a mechanical or power jack.

Responsible for using high pressure hose to clean and disinfect buildings and equipment (i.e., hatcher rooms, hatcher trays, hatcher racks, egg flats, hatching machines, set hall, and tray wash room).

Pull hatcher racks, load chicks onto the separator, and palletize serviced chicks. Rack pulling.

Transport hatcher racks full of chicks to the service area. Ensure proper operation of spray vaccination machine. Grade chicks for quality.

Transfer scheduled eggs from incubators through the In-Ovo injection equipment to the

proper hatcher. Using power/garden hose and equipment-cleaning cart sanitize equipment and rooms after transfer. Responsible for removing broken and/or highly contaminated eggs from hatcher

trays.

Ability to repeatedly lift 60 lbs. To a height of 60".

Ability to move1,500 lb. Rack (on wheels) through rooms.

Ability to meet company pallet jack and/or forklift licensing requirements.

Ability to disinfect equipment and rooms safely and effectively.

Must adhere to disease control program.

Ability to bend, stoop, and reach above head.

Ability to operate disinfectant equipment as well as tray washer.

Ability to work in a wet environment with temperature ranges.

Basic math skills.

Ability to work in dusty (chick down) environment.

Ability to meet company productivity and quality standards.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new employees.

Cargill Meat Solutions

Cargill Meat Solutions is the umbrella organization of Cargill's North American beef, turkey, and food distribution businesses. Our businesses based in Wichita, Kansas, provide wholesome, high quality, nutritious and flavorful products to customers ranging from foodservice operators and grocery stores, to food manufacturers and export markets. These businesses employ more than 32,000 people in the US and Canada, who work at dozens of processing and support facilities.

Cargill Turkey and Cooked Meats

Cargill Turkey and Cooked Meats is a business committed to serving a broad range of retail, foodservice, deli, club store and branded food customers. We are focused on the success of our own national brands as well as the brands of our customers. We utilize state-of-the-art turkey, beef, pork and chicken processing capabilities to deliver high-quality meat products to our partners. Advanced technologies and imaginative people create innovative solutions and distinctive value for our customers.

Hatchery Production is a vital role in the daily operations of our facility. There are a variety of roles and responsibilities within this title. The types of roles available are handling turkey eggs, transferring eggs and placing eggs in incubators, debeak, detoe and vaccinate poults, cleaning and sanitizing machines, trays and equipment, verifying quality and accuracy of all work performed, all while making safety the number one priority.

While performing the duties of Hatchery Production, the employee is regularly exposed to live animals, wet or humid conditions with slick surfaces, moving mechanical parts; fast paced warm/cool environment. These positions will work weekends and Holidays. Positions require standing the entire shift and the use of PPE is required in all areas of the facility. All employees working in the Hatchery must follow all BioSecurity measures, including, but not limited to not owning pet birds, avoiding contact with anyone owning poultry, sheep and/or hogs, or anyone working in another poultry farm or a poultry processing facility. All employees in the Hatchery must abide by all Animal Welfare policies at all times.

Principal Accountabilities

Perform repetitive tasks. Examples include:

Lift/handle trays of eggs and poults

Debeak, detoe and vaccinate poults

Ensuring product safety and quality

Cleanliness and housekeeping

Required Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

• Must be 18 years or older

• For Biosecurity reasons - cannot have pet birds, come in contact with anyone owning poultry, sheep, and/or hogs, anyone working in another poultry farm, or another poultry processing facility

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous poultry experience

• Meat processing experience

• Production experience

• Work history in the last 12 months

Cargill Meat Solutions

Cargill Meat Solutions is the umbrella organization of Cargill's North American beef, turkey, and food distribution businesses. Our businesses based in Wichita, Kansas, provide wholesome, high quality, nutritious and flavorful products to customers ranging from foodservice operators and grocery stores, to food manufacturers and export markets. These businesses employ more than 32,000 people in the US and Canada, who work at dozens of processing and support facilities.

Cargill Turkey and Cooked Meats

Cargill Turkey and Cooked Meats is a business committed to serving a broad range of retail, foodservice, deli, club store and branded food customers. We are focused on the success of our own national brands as well as the brands of our customers. We utilize state-of-the-art turkey, beef, pork and chicken processing capabilities to deliver high-quality meat products to our partners. Advanced technologies and imaginative people create innovative solutions and distinctive value for our customers.

Hatchery Production is a vital role in the daily operations of our facility. There are a variety of roles and responsibilities within this title. The types of roles available are handling turkey eggs, transferring eggs and placing eggs in incubators, debeak, detoe and vaccinate poults, cleaning and sanitizing machines, trays and equipment, verifying quality and accuracy of all work performed, all while making safety the number one priority.

While performing the duties of Hatchery Production, the employee is regularly exposed to live animals, wet or humid conditions with slick surfaces, moving mechanical parts; fast paced warm/cool environment. These positions will work weekends and Holidays. Positions require standing the entire shift and the use of PPE is required in all areas of the facility. All employees working in the Hatchery must follow all BioSecurity measures, including, but not limited to not owning pet birds, avoiding contact with anyone owning poultry, sheep and/or hogs, or anyone working in another poultry farm or a poultry processing facility. All employees in the Hatchery must abide by all Animal Welfare policies at all times.

Principal Accountabilities

Perform repetitive tasks. Examples include:

Lift/handle trays of eggs and poults

Debeak, detoe and vaccinate poults

Ensuring product safety and quality

Cleanliness and housekeeping

Required Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

• Must be 18 years or older

• For Biosecurity reasons - cannot have pet birds, come in contact with anyone owning poultry, sheep, and/or hogs, anyone working in another poultry farm, or another poultry processing facility

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous poultry experience

• Meat processing experience

• Production experience

• Work history in the last 12 months

Foster Farms has been a family-owned and operated company for four generations. Since our founding days back in 1939, we have always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. The hope is that our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our people will shine through in everything we do.

We are always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms team. We offer the experience of a large organization, but operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage employees to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups.

Purpose of Position:

Provide overall direction and management of the Hatchery. Responsible for the development of all employees including the management team. This role is responsible for ensuring the facility have a trained, proficient, well-motivated workforce that accomplishes meeting department goals on quality, yield, productivity, cost and safety.

Essential functions:

Responsible for his/her respective hatchery and for meeting department goals and standards on quality, yield, productivity, cost and safety. This is accomplished through direct management at facilities.

Directly responsible for the development and training of supervisors and managers, working within the guidelines of good employee relations and company policies and procedures.

Development and implementation of the long-term strategy for optimizing utilization based on projected forecasts.

Researching and implementing technologies to streamline process and to positively affect both quality and cost efficiency.

BS Degree in poultry science, engineering, or business.
5+ years' experience in chicken live production.
5+ years' experience managing a poultry hatchery

Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing and must have strong interpersonal skills

Balanced technical, mechanical, and human resource knowledge.

Able to evaluate line employees, and exempt employees, fairly and objectively

Ability to interface on a daily basis with all support groups or departments.

Must be able to adhere to disease control policies

Must be able to work varied shifts including weekends on a regular basis

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new employees.

Cargill Meat Solutions

Cargill Meat Solutions is the umbrella organization of Cargill's North American beef, turkey, and food distribution businesses. Our businesses based in Wichita, Kansas, provide wholesome, high quality, nutritious and flavorful products to customers ranging from foodservice operators and grocery stores, to food manufacturers and export markets. These businesses employ more than 32,000 people in the US and Canada, who work at dozens of processing and support facilities.

Cargill Turkey and Cooked Meats

Cargill Turkey and Cooked Meats is a business committed to serving a broad range of retail, foodservice, deli, club store and branded food customers. We are focused on the success of our own national brands as well as the brands of our customers. We utilize state-of-the-art turkey, beef, pork and chicken processing capabilities to deliver high-quality meat products to our partners. Advanced technologies and imaginative people create innovative solutions and distinctive value for our customers.

Hatchery Production is a vital role in the daily operations of our facility. There are a variety of roles and responsibilities within this title. The types of roles available are handling turkey eggs, transferring eggs and placing eggs in incubators, debeak, detoe and vaccinate poults, cleaning and sanitizing machines, trays and equipment, verifying quality and accuracy of all work performed, all while making safety the number one priority.

While performing the duties of Hatchery Production, the employee is regularly exposed to live animals, wet or humid conditions with slick surfaces, moving mechanical parts; fast paced warm/cool environment. These positions will work weekends and Holidays. Positions require standing the entire shift and the use of PPE is required in all areas of the facility. All employees working in the Hatchery must follow all BioSecurity measures, including, but not limited to not owning pet birds, avoiding contact with anyone owning poultry, sheep and/or hogs, or anyone working in another poultry farm or a poultry processing facility. All employees in the Hatchery must abide by all Animal Welfare policies at all times.

Principal Accountabilities

Perform repetitive tasks. Examples include:

Lift/handle trays of eggs and poults

Debeak, detoe and vaccinate poults

Ensuring product safety and quality

Cleanliness and housekeeping

Required Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

• Must be 18 years or older

• For Biosecurity reasons - cannot have pet birds, come in contact with anyone owning poultry, sheep, and/or hogs, anyone working in another poultry farm, or another poultry processing facility

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous poultry experience

• Meat processing experience

• Production experience

• Work history in the last 12 months

Primary Functions:

• Performs supervisory duties at production and anywhere needed within the company.

• Must be willing and able to work when and where needed.

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs supervisory role as assigned in accordance with assigned position's current job description and functions

• Flock

• Supervises contract pullet, breeder or broiler growers in accordance with company grower contract

• Checks progress on each assigned flock and makes timely corrections as good poultry husbandry suggest

• Monitors flock health and administers medications and vaccines prescribed by the Corporate Veterinarian

• Responsible for proper operation of company assigned vehicle as outlined in the company's policies, rules and procedures

• Hatchery

• Supervises and coordinates the maintenance, clean-up and sanitation of the hatchery building and equipment, hatching process, chick delivery, egg handling and sets, record keeping and hatchery personnel

• Prepares work schedule, sets priorities and assigns tasks, supervises and coordinates work of maintenance, security, transfer and clean-up personnel, egg and chick drivers and hatching personnel.

• Controls cost of labor and approves time cards

• Conducts necessary hatchery training and safety meetings

• Feedmill

• Supervises the delivery and pick-up of feed orders to and from poultry farms as well as controls cost of labor and equipment used in efficiently delivering feed

• Directs and applies an effective safety program that includes monthly inspections and safety meetings

• Supervises the unloading process to ensure all incoming ingredients are of the expected quality and are properly unloaded into bins

• Approves time cards

Position Requirements:

• Academic: Bachelor's degree in Poultry Science

Job Details

• City: Laurel

• State: Mississippi

• Department: Corporate

• Date Posted: January 02, 2018

Role Overview

The Director, Worldwide Commercial Development and Lifecycle Innovation, Global Poultry is responsible along with key stakeholders for lifecycle management of Zoetis' Global Poultry Biologicals and for leading commercial input to the development of our internal Global Poultry Biologicals pipeline.

The Director will partner with VMRD, GMS and the lead markets to ensure that commercial and market input and needs are incorporated into all lifecycle and new product planning. The Director will chair the multi-functional Global Asset Teams for Poultry Biologicals and will lead a matrixed team of colleagues from lead markets in lifecycle planning. He/She will work closely with the Sr. Medical Director, Global Poultry who is part of the same global Commercial Development group.

For new products, the Director is responsible for managing global launch activities including developing the global strategy including positioning and core messages, a global launch plan and timeline and when possible, global branding to eliminate duplication of effort and to ensure consistency. In collaboration with the Sr. Medical Director Global Poultry, the Director will partner with lead markets to ensure that data needs for successful launch are communicated to VMRD and incorporated into either Regulatory studies or other studies in enough time to be leveraged at launch.

As a leader in the Zoetis organization, the Director, Worldwide Commercial Development and Lifecycle Innovation, Global Poultry models Zoetis core beliefs and communicates the importance of conducting business in a manner consistent with Zoetis values and behaviors. He/she reports to the Leader of Global Commercial Development and Lifecycle Innovation, Swine and Poultry.

Key Accountabilities

Leading the Business

• In collaboration with VMRD and the lead markets, ensure current long term therapeutic area plans for key Poultry Biologicals are executed and evolve as needed.

• For Poultry Biologicals, in collaboration with VMRD, GMS and the lead markets, develop and execute lifecycle plans.

• In collaboration with the CDLCI Medical Directors and VMRD, create a global publication plan to ensure that new products and technologies are properly positioned and data is available when determined to be most beneficial

• Lead the multi-functional Global Asset Teams for Poultry Biologicals to share best practices and plan lifecycle initiatives and geo-expansion.

• Ensure that the global materials' repository is populated with key asset materials aligned to strategies and is leveraged globally.

• Prepare and present therapeutic area reviews and business updates to Senior Management

• Collaborate with Business Development to identify potential acquisitions that are consistent with established TA strategy.

• Collaborate with Bio-Devices and Diagnostics teams to ensure these emerging businesses are integrated within planning and development prioritization and across business synergies are achieved

• Track global performance of Zoetis and competitive products

• Track emerging technologies

Qualifications & Experience

These qualifications, experiences, and skills are highly desirable; however, they do not preclude exceptions based on an individual's performance history and demonstrated potential.

• BS /BA and relevant experience required. MBA preferred

• 10+ years of in-line marketing experience and a proven record demonstrating successful strategy development and new product launches

• Strong knowledge of Poultry Business, including hatchery and biologicals understanding

• Experience working in Commercial Development and/or significant experience/involvement/knowledge of the product development process.

• Outstanding written and oral communication skills and ability to influence without authority.

• Strong individual leadership presence.

• Strong financial analysis skills and proven ability to create forecasts and scenarios.

• Successful experience leading cross-functional teams.

• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Ability to oversee complex, cross-functional projects that require input from many internal and external stakeholders.

• Possesses in-depth knowledge and expertise in marketing disciplines; brand management; market research; communications strategy; customer insight

• Strong computer skills (MS Office and ability to learn Zoetis systems)

Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of "@zoetis.com".　 In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities.　 Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded.　 In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.

Full time

Regular

Colleague

Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of "@zoetis.com". In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.

Kreher’s Eggs has been producing high quality egg products since 1924. Since then, the care of the animals has been a priority and high standards have been set to insure the safety and health of the chickens.

What is the Animal Care Attendant responsible for?

-Overseeing the care of the pullets (young chicks) and/or laying hens on our farms
-Assisting with moving, feeding, and housekeeping of the birds in our barns

We have part time and full time positions available. Full time employees receive an excellent benefits package.

*MUST NOT CURRENTLY HAVE ANY CONTACT WITH BIRDS (pet bird, backyard flock, etc.)

Requirements

• Applicants should have a general knowledge of animal care standards.
• Farm labor experience preferred but not required.
• Self-starter who is equally productive working independently or on a team.
• Enjoy working and being around animals.

Benefits

Health Insurance
401K
Paid Time Off

Hourly Position/No Benefits: The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a qualified individual for the wage position of Meat and Poultry Inspector with the Office of Meat and Poultry Services.

Responsibilities include enforcement of the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and related state regulations. Duties include conducting ante-mortem and post-mortem inspections; verification of the food safety systems in assigned meat and poultry slaughter and processing facilities; enforcement of the Humane Handling Act; collection of official samples; and completion of inspection reports. This position requires daily travel to assigned facilities and involves considerable physical activity to include lifting, prolonged standing or sitting and working in environment with extreme temperature changes.

This position is paid on an hourly basis and is limited to working no more than 1500 hours per year. It offers no state benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of the meat and poultry slaughter and processing operations including related laws and regulations. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills including the ability to accurately prepare written technical reports as well as excellent customer service skills.

Computer skills and ability to utilize numerous software programs. Demonstrated ability to interpret, apply and enforce regulations and laws and to review and evaluate written programs, records, logs and other data recognized missing or incorrect. The ability to recognize animal characteristics and behavior; humane handling of animals and identify abnormal conditions while conducting inspection procedures; to interpret and assure compliance with regulations by analyzing and assessing findings to form logical conclusions; and to apply basic scientific principles, including basic mathematical or statistical functions; and to work independently in all aspects of the position.

Experience working independently with minimal supervision. Must have (or be eligible for) and maintain a valid driverâ??s license and have a driving record that reflects a sense of responsibility for highway safety. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position and work in a graphic environment such as a slaughterhouse.

Must be able to meet the requirements for federal compliance certification within the first 12 months of employment. H.S. Diploma/GED required.

Preferred Qualifications

Related education/training with emphasis in microbiology is preferred along with working knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles as applied to the meat industry; practical experience involving food processing, food microbiology, food chemistry or enforcement and interpretation of government regulations; & meat/poultry processing work experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills and abilities may substitute for this education and experience

Special Requirements

This is an hourly position limited to 1500 hours per year and does not include state benefits. Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12.