Hatchery Poult Room Technician

Prestage; Michigan; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Pay

Vacation Pay

Holiday Pay

401(k) Plan

Voluntary Medical Insurance

Voluntary Insurance options such as %3

Job summary

Prestage Farms is seeking a Poult Room Technician to join the poultry processing team, supporting the health and well-being of newly hatched poults. You will work with other associates to perform essential duties and ensure standards of poultry husbandry are met.

The role requires independence, discretion, and the ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and department heads. Competitive pay and benefits are provided, including sick, vacation, and holiday pay, a 401(k) plan, and voluntary

Qualifications

• Must be able to work independently and follow directions.
• Ability to explain and apply policies and procedures.
• Strong communication with department heads and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Performs poult servicing tasks including debeaking, toe nail trimming, and dewclaw removal per poultry husbandry standards.
• Carries out activities related to poult servicing and processing to increase efficiency.
• Works with hatchery associates to maintain high processing room standards.
• Work independently and exercise discretion
• Explain policies and procedures and maintain safety compliance

Skills

Work independently

Discretion

Verbal and written communication

Cross-department coordination

Job description

Prestage Farms is seeking a Poult Room Technician who will work in conjunction with the other associates to expedite the process of performing the necessary services to the newly hatched poults. The poult room technician serves as a team player within the department to facilitate the health and well-being of the poults. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Performs the necessary servicing elements that are acceptable to the standards of reasonable poultry husbandry practices that include but not limited to debeaking; toe nail trimming; dewclaw removal; and works with all relevant parties regarding cost control.
• Carries out a number of activities associated with poult servicing and processing procedures; performs task and work methods in a manner as to increase work unit effectiveness and efficiency; and carries out assignment and/or functional responsibility on a daily basis.
• Works ethically and directly with all hatchery associates; establishes criteria for acceptable work behavior and performance; evaluates each task by comparing work quality to performance standards; and performs the necessary elements to maintain high standards throughout the poult processing room.

• Work independently
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment
• Explain and apply policies, processes, and procedures
• Evaluate and resolve technical situations through the application of company policies and procedures
• Communicate both verbally and in writing
• Maintain working relationships with department heads, clerical administration and representatives of other divisions and departments
• Participate and enforce the company safety program

ADA Requirements

• Constant lifting of poults that weigh 60 grams
• Lifts loaded poult boxes in excess of 25 pounds
• Sit on a stool for the duration of the processing day while standing is permissible at some stations
• Individual is expected to shower before entering the facility and wear a company uniform

In addition to very competitive pay, employees of Prestage Farms receive:

• Sick Pay
• Vacation Pay
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) Plan
• Voluntary Medical Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance options such as Dental, Vision, Etc.