Laborer Poultry Hatchery Job Description Sample

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

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

Continuous Recruitment, Statewide: The DOP anticipates several vacancies in the near future for this classification. This recruitment is not for a specific vacancy but to generate a pool of interested applicants. This classification has positions in every area of the state and works exclusively for the Division of Natural Resources (see the bottom of the posting for a listing of State Fish Hatcheries). Make sure you mark in your county selection any county you would be willing to work in or commute to so you can be placed on the proper register.

Nature of Work:

Under general supervision, performs technical or professional activities at the full-performance level at a state-owned fish hatchery. Serves as a lead worker in directing subordinate staff in coordinating and conducting technical or professional tasks such as maintaining buildings, grounds and equipment; rearing and distributing of fish; and monitoring fish populations. Assesses the health and condition of reared fish, organizing the daily stocking of fish and maintaining easily accessible records of all hatchery operations. Performs work without immediate guidance, but under the general supervision of a hatchery manager. Directs small groups on specific activities both at fish hatchery and off-site locations on specific activities. May act as the Hatchery Manager on a temporary basis. Interacts with the public to provide information on wildlife resources projects and programs. Work can be physically demanding and performed in varying climatic conditions. Performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

These positions are distinguished from the Hatchery Manager as these positions will assist in directing the operations of a state-owned fish hatchery under the supervision of a hatchery manager and serve as a lead worker in hatchery operations. In the temporary absence of the hatchery manager, will be responsible for managing the facility.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Training:

Associate of Science degree from an accredited college or university with a major in fish or wildlife management and biology, natural resources management, fish culture, agriculture, biological sciences, environmental sciences, conservation biology, animal science or related field.

Experience:

One year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional employment in the field of aquatic biology, fish culture or fisheries management.

Substitutions:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

AND

Six years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in the field of fish and wildlife management, fish culture or related fields.

OR
2) Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university with a major in fish or wildlife management and biology, natural resources management, fish culture, agriculture, biological sciences, environmental sciences, conservation biology, animal science or related field.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

A valid West Virginia driver's license is required. May be required to obtain a commercial driver's license. Must reside at the facility, if quarters are provided. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Examples of Work:

• Serves as a lead worker for hatchery staff.

• Oversees hatchery grounds and buildings maintenance including mowing grass, raking leaves, repairing roads, cutting brush, picking up trash, cleaning offices and buildings, painting buildings and fences; assists as necessary.

• Oversees the spawning, rearing, weighing, counting, grading and size-grouping of fish for release.

• Monitors fish health by observation and basic laboratory diagnostic tasks and assists in the treatment of fish for diseases and abnormalities.

• Compiles data to develop operational reports detailing hatchery functions.

• Assists in the preparation of fish transporting and stocking schedules.

• Assists in maintaining inventory of equipment, materials and supplies.

• Conducts tours of the hatchery and answers visitor's questions.

• Oversees repair and replacement of screens, gates, traps, nets, seines and other equipment used in holding and caring for fish.

• Conducts fish stocking activities.

• Operates a variety of equipment necessary to maintain a fish hatchery.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of fish hatchery functions and operations and their related safety procedures.

• Knowledge of basic fish sampling techniques and operation of laboratory equipment.

• Knowledge of the basic principles of planning, organizing and conducting hatchery programs.

• Knowledge of the basic procedures followed in identification of fish diseases, dietary disorders, parasitic infestations and other problems involved in fish culture.

• Knowledge of basic buildings and grounds maintenance procedures and basic building maintenance trades.

• Knowledge of first-aid procedures and standard scientific safety precautions.

• Ability to operate specialized hatchery equipment and to perform minor maintenance on such equipment.

• Ability to operate standard computer-based functions and software. Ability to effectively direct work of fish hatchery staff.

• Ability to effectively plan, organize and direct all hatchery operations and maintenance.

• Ability to apply knowledge of fisheries biology to hatchery management activities and techniques.

• Ability to keep accurate records in a clear and concise format.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to issue and follow oral and written instructions with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment.

• Physical ability to perform arduous labor for long hours under varying climatic conditions.

OTHER INFORMATION

Jobs may be located in various areas of the state. Interested persons should contact the Division of Natural Resources for specific vacancy information.

Agency Contact Information

Fish Hatchery Locations:

Apple Grove Fish Hatchery (warm water) Mason Co.

Bowden Fish Hatchery (trout) Randolph Co.

Edray Fish Hatchery (trout) Pocahontas Co.

Palestine Fish Hatchery (warm water) Wirt County

Petersburg Fish Hatchery (trout) Grant Co.

Reeds Creek Fish Hatchery (trout) Pendleton Co.

Ridge Fish Hatchery (trout) Morgan County

Spring Run Fish Hatchery (trout) Grant Co.

Tate Lohr Fish Hatchery (trout) Mercer Co.

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.

To train in all aspects of hatchery management so as to assist the Department in achieving company goals.

Assist manager in meeting department goals and standards on quality, yield, productivity, safety and cost.

Responsible for the development and training of employees, working within the guidelines of company policies.

Assist manager in monitoring standards and indexes needed to control areas of responsibility.

Responsible for quick and timely feedback to manager on all exceptions in regards to productivity, downtime, quality, cost, and safety.

Ensure that safety orientations and safety meetings are held as required to keep frequency and severity to a minimum

Participate at departmental meetings in the planning processes and to the testing and development of techniques and processes.

Review and approve employee timecards.

BS in poultry science, engineering, or business; or equivalent work experience, preferably in the poultry industry.

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

Good mathematical background to be able to perform calculations on quality, productivity, time cards, reports, etc.

Able to evaluate employees fairly and objectively. Strong human resource skills.

Must adhere to Foster Farms disease control policies.

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Must be mechanically inclined.

Must be certified or have the ability to be certified in pallet jack and/or forklift training.

Ability to operate automation equipment safely and efficiently.

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.

Position Purpose

Provides expertise and guidance on poultry feed and nutrition, poultry management, and operations to nutritional customers in the industry. This position exists to enhance existing customer relationships and increase the volume and effectiveness of product and services sold to customers. This position also assists the salesforce in growing the business through prospecting of new customer relationships.

Principal Accountabilities
30% Analyzes producer's overall operations and provides integrated recommendations on management and nutrition designed to increase value added from company products.
20% Advises customers on optimal feed programs from a nutritional and financial standpoint.
10% Formulates custom products for customers to meet their unique or complex nutritional and manufacturing capabilities.
10% Supports product sales to producers by serving as a technical resource to the salesforce and regional feed manufacturers. Assists in prospecting efforts as assigned.
20% Keeps abreast of the latest scientific and management discoveries in the industry and builds expertise relative to the customer base served.
10% Other duties as assigned.

Location: Preferred location is Brookville, OH but will consider remote working arrangements

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in poultry nutrition or related technical field

• Ability to build trust and long term relationships with customers and colleagues

• Demonstrate the skills to understand the interactions between nutrition and poultry performance and develop farm specific solutions to optimize customer results.

• Be willing to travel throughout the United States with occasional international trips (20 - 50% travel anticipated)

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. or DVM in poultry nutrition or related technical field

• 1 years of Poultry Tech Services experience

• Knowledge of nutritional models

• Experience with on-farm troubleshooting

• Experience with training on-farm personnel on proper management techniques

• Well organized team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

To manage and provide direction for hatchery operations necessary to support live production needs.  To have knowledge of, but not limited to, incubation, mechanical, management skills, OSHA, government regulations, sanitation.  To have management skills necessary to provide leadership and direction for all associates of the hatchery

• Directly responsible for the supervision and safety of all associates that work in the hatchery.  To set up and enforce safety programs, committees, to instruct associates on all local, state, federal, and Perdue safety programs.  Be able to perform any and all jobs within the hatchery in times of absenteeism of staff.

The Hatchery Manager has responsibilities for the day to day decision making.  Exceptions would be associate relation problems that would be covered with Human Resources, excessive expenditures, or an out of the ordinary situation.

•     Responsible for the maintenance of the building and all equipment.  To maintain inventories, equipment, parts, and supplies as needed for operations.

• Responsible for Quality and Production requirements.  Initiate programs to accomplish the best possible hatchability with a healthy chick.   Participate in QIP.

• Responsible for all government required reporting such as Community Right to Know, EPA, and all State and Federal requirements. 
  5.     Responsible for total operating cost of the hatchery.  Must set goals in all cost areas to stay competitive with other   hatcheries.

• To be the transportation point person for all Perry GA Complex Hatchery Operations.  In addition you may be asked to do special projects under the direction on the Live Production Manager and the Director of Hatcheries.     

• 5 years management experience, hatchery and/or poultry experience preferred.

Reading, Writing, Analytical and Communication skills, with a high school degree required.

Perdue family of companies is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

Overview

Achieve assigned sales and gross profit quotas within the assigned territory and within the approved level of expenses

Responsibilities

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Transact all business in accordance to Animal Health International Inc.'s business code of ethics and conduct.

• Develop an awareness of customer's personal operation and needs

• Perform the steps in the selling process

• Provide service that is appropriate for account potential

• Develop strategies for each major account

• Budget time and activities appropriately

• Keep territory records current

• Maintain a current knowledge of Company products, policies, procedures, programs, selling skills, market conditions, and competition

• Maintain a good driving record

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skill and Ability:

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

• Good planner and organizer

• Self-motivated

• Solid selling skills

Education or Formal Training:

• 4 years degree in business or related subject preferred

• Experience may be substituted for formal education

Experience:

• Inside/Outside sales experience strongly preferred

• Experience in the Animal Health Industry preferred

Environment:

Material and Equipment Directly Used:

• General Office Equipment

• Selling related materials

Working Environment/Physical Activities:

• Move up to 50 lbs.

• Frequent travel required

• Occasional overnight travel as required

• Stationary position 50% of the time

• Moving 50% of the time

Positions Reporting to This Position:

• None

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Company: BSCC Corporate

Location: US-TX-Houston

Zip Code: 77077

Minimum Level of Education: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience: 3

Position Type: Exempt

Travel Percentage: Up to 50%

More information about this job:

OVERVIEW:

At Sysco, we offer our associates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We are looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why good things really do come from Sysco.

SUMMARY: Perform product evaluations and plant/facility inspections to ensure suppliers and products are in compliance with Sysco specifications and program requirements.

Responsible for ensuring the maintenance of and/or development of detailed technical specifications for covered product category programs. Work with Sysco Merchandising Services (SMS) Poultry staff, Category Management (CatMan)/Sourcing staff and Sysco Operating Companies (OPCOs) to develop and improve new and existing Sysco-branded programs.

ESSENTIAL & OCCASIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Product and packaging evaluations of Sysco brand & packer brand poultry products.

Manage Quality Assurance sourcing processes and procedures to ensure compliance of all awarded suppliers and sourced products to master specifications and source award criteria related to quality and food safety.

Conduct initial plant audits of potential Sysco branded poultry suppliers to assess their ability to meet Sysco requirements for food safety & quality. Issue concise verbal and written reports relative to observations and recommendations to Sysco QA, SMS, CatMan, and supplier personnel.

Review independent (third party) plant audit reports of approved Sysco brand suppliers, providing timely response and direction to Sysco Quality Assurance, SMS, CatMan, and suppliers.

Conduct plant audits (second party) of approved Sysco Brand poultry suppliers, including evaluations of Sysco brand products with follow-up recommendations to suppliers and Sysco Corporation.

Capture, document, and report on supplier performance criteria.

Initiate, create, or update product specifications for Sysco poultry products.

Provide formal verbal/written communications to SMS, CatMan, Sysco suppliers, OPCOs, and suppliers that document product evaluation results.

Participate in the development of potential new products for Sysco brand poultry programs. Assist in product evaluations and packaging development/review processes.

Respond to OPCO needs for product information and investigate complaints on Sysco brand poultry products, including formal documentation.

Implement and manage programs that help ensure food safety and product quality/consistency.

Monitor websites/publications to identify food safety, regulatory changes, alerts, or actions by regulatory agencies.

Domestic and Canadian travel is required. Travel may be required up to five (5) days per week. Travel after normal work hours and/or weekend days may be required.

Develop annual and quarterly objectives according to Coaching & Maximizing Performance (CMP) plan; travel to current/potential Sysco brand suppliers and/or co-packers, prioritize projects, correspondence, and specification development.

OCCASIONAL/MARGINAL JOB DUTIES:

Provide support, when necessary, in product evaluations, routine supplier visits and communication to other QA staff members in the event of a product complaint or food safety issue.

Complete any other essential job functions as assigned by supervisor.

Participate in corporate Quality Assurance meetings/functions.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Interfaces with SMS and CatMan, & OPCO personnel, and suppliers at all levels.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

PAACO (Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organization) certification for poultry will be required upon hire if not already certified.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Food Science, or Biological Science from a four-year college or university is required. Three to five years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, R&D research and development, production, or operations of a poultry manufacturing facility is required.

Formal job training in TQM principles, SPC, HACCP concepts, USDA/FDA regulations would be beneficial. Formal sensory analysis training would be helpful. Ability to speak multiple languages is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to use lab equipment, food preparation equipment, personal computer and office communications equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. At times, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift up to 60 lbs. and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Plant audits and inspections may require lifting of products up to 60 pounds and working in a production environment around moving machinery, and visual inspection. Corrected vision required for sensory analysis to identify color, clarity. Warehouse and plant audits also require close-up and distance visual capabilities to judge GMPs, as well as peripheral vision and depth perception mandatory for safety.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold/heat, and risk of radiation from X-ray equipment. Plant audits/inspections expose employee to both moderate and loud noise levels.

Sysco offers excellent benefits including PPO Insurance, 401k Plan, Stock Purchase Plan, Product Purchase Discounts, and much more! Drug Screen. EOE.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Sysco is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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