3rd Shift Live Bird Load & Haul Supervisor

Michigan Turkey Producers Co-op; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Turkey Producers Co-op is seeking a hands-on Load and Haul supervisor to oversee live bird grow-out, ensure safety, animal welfare, and strict biosecurity and regulatory compliance at the plant.

You will supervise associates, coordinate weekly kill schedules with plant needs, maintain loading records, and ensure birds arrive live to production on schedule, while upholding USDA/OSHA/MIOSHA standards.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience loading and hauling turkeys.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Good written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple levels of management.
• Strong comprehensive and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe working conditions for Load and Haul associates.
• Supervise related Load and Haul activities and associates.
• Interviewing and training of new associates.
• Conduct safety meetings and ensure welfare standards compliance.
• Coordinate weekly kill schedule with plant needs and farm schedule.
• Maintain loading equipment and accurate records for schedules and statistics.
• Be available to assist Load and Haul to meet schedule deadlines.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Job description

Michigan Turkey Producers Co-op is seeking a hands-on Load and Haul supervisor to oversee live bird grow-out, ensure safety, animal welfare, and strict biosecurity and regulatory compliance at the plant.

You will supervise associates, coordinate weekly kill schedules with plant needs, maintain loading records, and ensure birds arrive live to production on schedule, while upholding USDA/OSHA/MIOSHA standards.