Catch Crew Lead Safe, Humane Poultry Loading

Bell & Evans; Fredericksburg (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell & Evans in Fredericksburg, PA, is seeking a Catch Crew Supervisor to oversee the timely, safe, and humane loading of broilers, pullets, and breeders. You will direct catching crews, maintain communication with the catching manager, and ensure operations meet safety and animal welfare standards.

This role requires coordinating with live production and transportation teams, training staff, managing equipment maintenance, and promoting strong company relations.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work 8 to 10 hours or longer.
• Actual catching time will be approximately 8 hours.
• Mechanical inclination/experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct the catching crews to catch the chickens in a timely, safe, and humane manner to supply the plant with sufficient product.
• Operate Forklift as needed.
• Take a proactive role in assuring safe, quality products are produced by immediately addressing any safety or quality concerns.
• Promote humane handling standards and enforce company policies.
• Coordinate and communicate with live production, transportation, and other departments to maintain smooth operations.
• Manage maintenance of equipment as needed.
• Train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; discipline when necessary.
• Maintain open lines of communication with catching manager and other departments to support customer supplier relationships.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Communication

Supervisory experience

Safety awareness

Forklift operation

Job description

Bell & Evans in Fredericksburg, PA, is seeking a Catch Crew Supervisor to oversee the timely, safe, and humane loading of broilers, pullets, and breeders. You will direct catching crews, maintain communication with the catching manager, and ensure operations meet safety and animal welfare standards.

This role requires coordinating with live production and transportation teams, training staff, managing equipment maintenance, and promoting strong company relations.