Laborer Poultry Hatchery Job Description Sample

• Prepare processing area, put on/take off chick boxes

Observes equipment operation, notifying appropriate personnel of any malfunctions and/or safety issues/concerns.

• Clean and organized work area.

• Assist others with the skills and knowledge gained from the position.

• Observes all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies. Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, co-workers, and leadership teams.

• Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization.

• Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies.

• Follow all company animal welfare guidelines.

• Other duties as directed.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.

BASIC SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to comprehend simple instructions

• Ability to apply common sense.

• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Ability to work in cool or warm temperatures

• Ability to stand and use hands for 8-11 hours per day

• Ability to multitask and work quickly

• Must be a team player and be willing to work close to other employees at some stations. (Less than 3 feet apart.)

• Must have good communication skills.

• Good hand and eye coordination required.

• High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred.

• Hatchery production experience preferred.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

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 28,000 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 28,000 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

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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.

Driver Poultry Truck is a vital role in the daily operations of our facility. The Driver Poultry Truck will operate a truck in accordance with DOT guidelines and roles may include unloading and loading supplies, boxes, eggs, and poults, all while making safety the number one priority. The Driver Poultry Truck must possess a valid CDL license and medical card.

While performing the duties of Driver Poultry Truck, the employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions with slippery surfaces; moving mechanical parts; outdoor/indoor environment. Positions require standing and sitting throughout the shift and the use of PPE is required in all areas of the facility.

Principal Accountabilities

Perform repetitive tasks. Examples include:

• Operating a company vehicle

• Loading/Unloading supplies, boxes, eggs, and poults

• Cleanliness and housekeeping

Required Qualifications

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

• Must be 23 years or older

• Must possess a valid CDL License and medical card

• 2 years of driving experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous production experience

• Previous Cargill experience

• Work history for past 12 months

To assist the Montebello Fish Hatchery Manager with managing all aspects of hatchery operations to include direct supervision of hatchery staff; In the absence of the Fish Hatchery Manager to manage the 24/7 facility operations; ensure the fish production and stocking goals of the agency are met; increase public awareness and participation in agency statewide programs in connection with boating, hunting and fishing.

Minimum Qualifications

Incumbent must possess considerable knowledge of aquaculture techniques, specifically trout culture, fish health issues and hatchery operations; thorough knowledge of stocking and transportation of warm and cold water fish species; knowledge of hatchery construction and maintenance techniques; skilled in use of relevant tools and equipment to include manual and power tools, fish feeder, mowers, stocking truck and lab equipment; skilled in use of PC and Microsoft Office software, specifically Word, Excel and Access; skilled in the collection and recording of physical, chemical and biological data; ability to construct, maintain and repair hatchery equipment and facilities; demonstrated ability to supervise, train and evaluate subordinate staff; ability to perform manual labor to include moderate to heavy lifting in excess of 40 pounds; ability to work in varying indoor, outdoor, wet and dry climates; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to effectively manage relationships with the public-at-large and in small-group situations; ability to interpret and analyze data, calculate complex mathematical problems related to water flows, volume and disease treatments; ability to develop and track budgets and prepare monthly reports on fish lot performance, facility conditions and budgetary expenditures as required. Ability to comprehend, interpret and communicate scientific and regulatory FDA, EPA and DEQ documents and advising fisheries technicians and agency management of the ramifications and implications.

High School Diploma or GED with experience in fisheries and wildlife management and valid driver's license. Any combination of additional education from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Aquaculture, Animal Science, Biological Sciences or a related field. Progressively responsible experience in fisheries and wildlife management and/or farm/ranch basic construction, electrical, plumbing skills and farm equipment use and maintenance; supervisory experience; current CDL, Class B Driver's License or must be obtained within six months of hire date if required.

Special Requirements

GENERAL SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for directing operations which include receipt of fertile eggs, traying, debeaking, vaccination, grading, and placement of baby chicks at growout. This manager will also ensure that quality chicks are being produced.

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct the Hatchery to produce the highest quality chicks at the highest percentage hatch rate possible for the lowest cost.

• Ensure that the Hatchery, Tech Advisors, and Contract Producers follow Animal Welfare guidelines.

• Plans production, spending, and capital improvement projects.

• Prepares yearly budget for the hatchery.

• Controls cost in labor, repairs, supplies, and vaccines.

• Prepares monthly reports and graphs on hatchery performance.

• Reports egg fertility and hatching residue results, as needed, to breeder department.

• Ensure compliance with Company and OSHA safety guidelines.

• Ensures completion of all quality assurance checks for the following: chick quality, vaccination checks, equipment checks, and maintenance work.

• Follow D.O.T. regulations as well as environmental regulations.

• Consult with company veterinarian before making changes.

• Prepares employee schedules, approves vacation requests, and hires new employees as needed

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

EDUCATION:

Typically requires an Associates Degree or completion of Vocational/Technical specialty certification/licensure program in a related field. Bachelors degree in related field is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of DIRECTLY RELATED experience. DIRECTLY RELATED work experience will be accepted on a year-for-year basis in lieu of the educational requirement.

SKILLS:

• Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

• SAP experience preferred

• Able to work evenings/weekends as needed

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

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

Description

This position is responsible for entry level non-skilled general labor while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.

Tasks

Applicants will be considered for openings at the Hatchery. Standing, walking, bending, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, and reaching are required in all areas. Lifting may be required up to 50 lbs. (weight depends upon area). These positions work in a hot, dusty, and humid environment.

Requirements

Must not own, possess, or otherwise maintain any domestic, wild, or exotic fowl to be considered. If an applicant meets the minimum requirements for consideration they may be contacted for a visit to the facility

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