Job Description Summary:
Maintains strict bio security and animal welfare at the farms
Observes work performed by Farm Associates to ensure compliance with Animal Welfare standards, ensuring humane handling of birds
Report any concerns and issues to via proper company channels
Weekly handling of approximately 7,700 live birds
Performing defined physical observations on each animal
Record physical observation in company database
Locate selected birds and move them to proper location
Job Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to accurately enter data in a computer data base
Use of instruments including:
Bar code scanners
Ability to accurately record measurements using the metric system
Demonstrate repeatability in physical observations between animal
Lift and move 50 pounds
work with chemicals, such as detergents, disinfectants
Routinely work up to 6 days a week, including weekends and holidays
Routine handling and interacting with live poultry
Standing for extended periods of time (6 hours)
Grip, grasp or twist using hands and wrists
Lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50lbs
Bend and stoop repetitively throughout out shift
Prolonged exposure to dry and dusty environments
Works cooperatively with a team
Strong sense of personal responsibility
Takes accountability for individual performance
Attention to detail
Critical Observation skills
Aptitude to learn and apply numerous selection criteria and grading
Ongoing presence of farm related smells or foul odors
Extreme climate exposure both hot and cold
Working in damp and/or wet climate
