Operator Embrex

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

Job summary

Pilgrim's in Calhoun, Georgia is hiring for the position of Embrex. The primary responsibilities include vaccination of eggs, sanitation of the work area, and maintenance of machinery. Candidates should be capable of working with computerized machinery and following specific vaccine mixing procedures.

This position requires physical abilities such as standing and lifting. The work environment involves wet conditions and loud noise levels. Training for machinery operation will be provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow vaccine mixing procedures and proper storage of vaccine.
• Capable of operating computerized machinery.

Responsibilities

• Vaccination of eggs to be hatched for broiler farms.
• Sanitation of lab, work area, and Embrex machine.
• Maintenance of Embrex machine.
• Mixing of vaccine for Embrex vaccination.
• Monitoring incubator and hatcher machines.

Skills

Vaccine mixing procedures

Ability to work computerized machinery

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

PILGRIMS PRIDE

ELLIJAY COMPLEX

JOB TITLE: EMBREX

ORG. UNIT:

ORG. UNIT NUMBER: 31502

LOCATION: Calhoun Hatchery

DATE PREPARED/UPDATED: 04/16/10

PREPARED/UPDATED BY: Marie McDaniel

SUMMARY

Vaccination of eggs to be hatched for broiler farms. Sanitation and machinery maintenance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Vaccination of eggs to be hatched for broiler farms
• Sanitation of lab, work area, and Embrex machine
• Maintenance of Embrex machine; if problem can’t be fixed, report to Embrex service tech
• Mixing of vaccine for Embrex vaccination
• Monitoring incubator and hatcher machines
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support production demands as may be specified by customer or client.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

• Pad boxes

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to physically perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Follow vaccine mixing procedures and proper storage of vaccine
• Ability to work computerized machinery

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

(if necessary)

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Training from certified Embrex personnel to operate Embrex machinery.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high precarious places, extreme cold, risk of electrical shock, vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

(List any and all personal safety or health protection equipment and gear required by either regulatory or sanitary procedures)

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.
• Always be aware of pallet jack traffic (electric and hand jack)

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.