Embrex Operator

Pilgrim's; Ellijay (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's in Ellijay, Georgia is seeking an Embrex Operator to manage egg handling from incubators to the Embrex machine. Responsibilities include cleaning various areas, assisting egg setters, and adhering to safety protocols. Candidates should possess good hand-eye coordination and be able to read numbers and colors. A certification in Embrex is required. The position entails a physically demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Good hand-eye coordination is necessary for operating the Embrex machine.
• Ability to read numbers and colors is required.

Responsibilities

• Pull eggs from incubators onto Embrex Machine.
• Stack down from machine to hatcher dollies.
• Clean setter floors, fan blades, and other equipment.
• Back up egg setters and clean various areas.
• Discard eggs into vacuum system daily.
• Wash boxes every Sunday morning.

Skills

Good Hand‑Eye Coordination

Able to read numbers and colors

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

PILGRIMS PRIDE

ELLIJAY COMPLEX

JOB TITLE: Embrex Operator

ORG. UNIT: Hatchery

ORG. UNIT NUMBER: 114502

LOCATION: Blaine

DATE PREPARED/UPDATED: 6/16/10

PREPARED/UPDATED BY: R. Evans

SUMMARY

Absence of any related duties or functions in this document does not imply that incumbent may be exempt from assignments required to support production. The primary responsibility of this position is pull eggs from incubators onto Embrex Machine.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pull eggs from incubators onto Embrex Machine
• Stack down from machine to hatcher dollies
• Clean setter floors, fan blades, etc.
• Back up egg setters
• Clean Embrex machine, hatcher halls, and fog daily
• Discard eggs from egg remover into vacuum system daily
• Wash boxes Sunday morning.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support production demands as may be specified by hatchery manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Good Hand‑Eye Coordination
• Able to read numbers and colors

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

• Embrex Certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Continuously: standing, walking
• Frequently: lifting, turning, twisting, bending, squatting, pushing, grasping, kneeling, reach forward, pulling stretching.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Wet Floors
• Warm Temperatures

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• Safety Glasses
• Rubber Gloves

SAFETY FACTORS TO BE AWARE OF

• Know how to use and locate the emergency stop switch.
• Know location of primary and secondary emergency exits.
• Know and use proper lifting techniques.

NOTE

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the daily work being performed by partners assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or customer specifications and processes required of personnel so assigned.