PA Production I

Job Description

Position Summary:

In this position, you will be responsible for providing animal welfare at a beginner level. You will learn the different factors that affect the well-being and health of our birds.

Responsibilities:

• Cleaning of barns and equipment. 
• Pest Management. 
• Maintenance and proper running of feed and water lines. 
• Collection of and processing of manure. 
• At a basic level, monitor, and manage activities impacting bird welfare-including lights, air flow, heat etc.
• Basic understanding of equipment maintenance and repair including feed, water lines, egg belts, manure belts etc. 
• Involved in collection of mislaid eggs. 
• Perform daily/weekly activities for the role for at a basic level. 
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age. 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to include weekends and holidays. 
• Basic understanding of animal welfare and maintaining Herbruck’s standard of care. 
• No contact with birds, swine, or cattle.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. 
• Working in an environment with live animals which can be dusty, dirty, and seasonally hot or cold. 
• Ability to remain standing and/or walking for extended periods of time on concrete floors.
• Ability to stoop, bend, climb and lift at least 25 pounds. continuously throughout the day and 50 pounds occasionally.

Safety:

• Follow all company safety rules and biosecurity protocol.
• Proper PPE. 
• Lock out tag out awareness/authorization.
• Report any safety concerns to Manager.