Crew Supervisor In Training

Duck's Poultry Service; Yadkinville (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare eligibility after 30 days

Eight paid holidays

Two weeks PTO after first year

Job summary

Duck's Poultry Service in North Carolina is seeking a Crew Supervisor in Training to provide direct, daily leadership to the crew under the Team Supervisor. You will assign tasks, support vaccine preparation, ensure proper equipment, and model safety and biosecurity standards.

As you demonstrate leadership and performance, you’ll take on additional responsibilities and coverage. The role begins with an early start and opportunities for advancement within the company.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate work instructions clearly and coach crew members.
• Dependable attendance and readiness for early start.
• Ability to learn and follow vaccination, quality, safety, biosecurity, and animal welfare procedures.
• Willingness to perform hands-on crew work and take increasing responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership to crew members and communicate assignments clearly.
• Assist Team Supervisor with vaccine preparation and ensuring equipment and supplies are ready.
• Monitor workflow, resolve routine issues, and keep Team Supervisor informed of delays or concerns.
• Support safety, biosecurity, and animal welfare practices throughout the day.
• Identify practical improvements and participate in leadership development and training.

Skills

Clear communication

Leadership coaching

Team supervision

Attendance reliability

Safety procedures

Vaccination procedures

Hands-on work willingness

Job description

Position Summary

The Crew Supervisor in Training provides direct, daily leadership to assigned crew members under the guidance of the Team Supervisor. The role works alongside the crew, communicates assignments, reinforces established procedures, and helps employees perform their work safely and accurately. As proficiency develops, the employee takes on additional leadership responsibilities and provides supervisor coverage when assigned. Readiness for advancement is evaluated through demonstrated performance, leadership capability, and available business opportunities.

Essential Functions

Crew leadership and development

• Communicate daily assignments, demonstrate proper work methods, and provide clear direction and respectful coaching to crew members.
• Model Duck's core values and support a work environment where crew members understand expectations and take responsibility for their work.
• Train and reinforce approved procedures; communicate performance, attendance, conduct, or training concerns to the Team Supervisor for appropriate action.
• Fill in for the Team Supervisor when assigned, working within delegated authority and escalating decisions that require management approval.

Daily preparation and field execution

• Report to the shop at 4:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, unless directed otherwise; prepare for the day's assigned work.
• Assist the Team Supervisor with vaccine preparation for the following day and confirm the crew has the equipment and supplies needed for daily assignments.
• Work alongside crew members, monitor workflow, and help resolve routine issues while keeping the Team Supervisor informed of delays or operational concerns.

Quality, biosecurity, and animal welfare

• Assist with daily vaccination checks, including quality control and vaccine temperature monitoring, according to approved procedures.
• Observe bird handling and reinforce animal welfare and biosecurity protocols throughout the workday.
• Support consistent vaccination performance through proper training and adherence to standard operating procedures; report and address deviations with the Team Supervisor.

Safety and process improvement

• Promote safe work practices, reinforce required precautions, and promptly report unsafe conditions, injuries, or equipment concerns.
• Identify practical improvements to crew preparation, workflow, training, and quality; carry out approved improvement projects.
• Participate in leadership development, seek feedback, and build the technical knowledge and judgment needed to lead a crew consistently as the company grows.

Other Responsibilities

Support assigned operational duties and development activities, and perform other related work as directed by the Team Supervisor or operations leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to communicate work instructions clearly, lead by example, and coach crew members respectfully.
• Dependable attendance, readiness for an early start, and ability to work the schedule required for assigned field operations.
• Ability to learn and follow vaccination, quality, safety, biosecurity, and animal welfare procedures.
• Willingness to perform hands‑on crew work, receive feedback, and take increasing responsibility within established authority.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in poultry service, vaccination, agricultural operations, or related crew work.
• Experience training coworkers, leading a team, or providing supervisor coverage.

Work Setting and Physical Requirements

Work is performed at the shop and in poultry houses and other agricultural settings. Duties involve active field work, bird handling, equipment preparation, and working alongside the crew in varying environmental conditions. The employee must be able to perform assigned crew duties and follow required safety, biosecurity, and animal welfare practices, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Key Working Relationships

Works directly with the assigned Team Supervisor, crew members, division or operations managers, and supporting departments.

Benefits

Benefits include healthcare eligibility after 30 days, eight paid holidays, and up to two weeks of PTO after the first year, subject to applicable company policies and p