Bloomfield. -Poultry Care Person Cage Free

Michael Foods, Inc.; Bloomfield (NE); Sur place; USD 31 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Michael Foods, Inc. in Bloomfield, Nebraska, is seeking a poultry farm worker to care for laying hens and ensure a clean, safe environment. The role involves monitoring water, feed, temperature, and housing conditions to promote animal welfare.

You will work closely with a team to maintain records, assist with movement of birds, and perform routine maintenance and safety checks across the facility.

Qualifications

• No prior experience or training required.
• Previous experience with animal care preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and safety rules.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Read and interpret manuals and procedures.

Responsabilités

• Ensure chickens have water, feed, proper temperature, and clean housing.
• Maintain daily records for water, feed, mortality, ventilation, and maintenance.
• Coordinate with coworkers, leads, supervisors, and maintenance.
• Move birds in/out of houses and maintain population records.
• Keep feed chains and egg belts in working order.
• Keep lights, floors, and litter in good condition.
• Perform mortality runs and bird runs as scheduled.
• Report maintenance needs to supervisor and follow safety policies.

Connaissances

Dusty conditions

Ladders

Maintenance tasks

Standing/walking

Lift 50 pounds

Formation

No formal education required

Outils

None

Description du poste

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food

Location Description

Michael Foods, Inc., located in Bloomfield, Nebraska, is one of our only cage free facilities. The facility is located three miles outside of Northeast Nebraska's busiest community. Bloomfield is a haven for those who prefer small-town life over city living and is located less than 30 miles from recreation areas where you can enjoy fishing, boating, kayaking and camping. Our location produces liquid egg product that is sent to our other facilities for further processing.

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food

Location Description

Michael Foods, Inc., located in Bloomfield, Nebraska, is one of our only cage free facilities. The facility is located three miles outside of Northeast Nebraska's busiest community. Bloomfield is a haven for those who prefer small-town life over city living and is located less than 30 miles from recreation areas where you can enjoy fishing, boating, kayaking and camping. Our location produces liquid egg product that is sent to our other facilities for further processing.

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for working with all aspects of our layers houses to include providing an excellent environment and quality care for our laying hens.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for making sure the chickens have the proper amount of water, feed, proper temperature, clean house, etc.
• Responsible for keeping daily UEP records on water, feed, mortality, ventilation, and maintenance.
• Must work closely with coworkers, leads, supervisors, and maintenance.
• Responsible for moving birds in and out of houses and keeping accurate population.
• Responsible for keeping all feed chains and egg belts in working order.
• Responsible for keeping all lights replaced and in working order.
• Responsible for keeping floor litter dry and maintained to 1 inch.
• Responsible for turning houses over when a flock is leaving and coming in.
• Keeping all stairs and aisles clean and clear of trip hazards.
• To keep all fans, motors, and screens clean and protected with shields or guards.
• Responsible for doing a daily mortality run in your house and the extra house during the weekdays and doing bird runs in up to two houses on the weekends.
• All maintenance and repair work are to be done immediately, if problems arise, contact your lead person or supervisor.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all Animal Humane policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education

No prior experience or training.

Experience

Previous experience with animal care is preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form.

Licenses, Certificates, Registrations

Not applicable

Other Skills And Abilities

• Free of any breathing of asthmatic conditions, as dusty conditions prevail
• Ability to work on ladders and climb steps as needed
• Ability to perform basic maintenance tasks
• Ability to stand most of shift and walk the long buildings numerous times per day
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds