PA Production I

Herbruck Poultry Ranch; Mercersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Herbruck Poultry Ranch is seeking a PA Production I in Mercersburg, PA to contribute to daily flock care and welfare. You will participate in barn cleaning, equipment checks, and basic maintenance while learning factors that influence bird health and comfort in a production setting.

The role requires a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, and adherence to safety and biosecurity standards as part of the team. Training will cover animal welfare practices and standard of care.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays.
• Basic understanding of animal welfare and our standard of care.
• No contact with birds, swine, or cattle.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning of barns and equipment.
• Pest management.
• Maintenance and proper running of feed and water lines.
• Collection of and processing of manure.
• Monitor and manage lights, air flow, and heat to support bird welfare.
• Basic maintenance and repair of equipment (feed and water lines, egg belts, manure belts).
• Assist in collecting mislaid eggs.
• Perform daily/weekly duties and other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Animal welfare understanding

Flexibility schedule including weekend

Basic equipment maintenance

Physical stamina

Job description

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PA Production I

Flock Service Manual Labor Mercersburg, PA, US

Job Description

Position Summary:

In this position, you will be responsible for providing animal welfare at a beginner level. You will learn the different factors that affect the well-being and health of our birds.

Responsibilities:

• Cleaning of barns and equipment.
• Pest Management.
• Maintenance and proper running of feed and water lines.
• Collection of and processing of manure.
• At a basic level, monitor, and manage activities impacting bird welfare-including lights, air flow, heat etc.
• Basic understanding of equipment maintenance and repair including feed, water lines, egg belts, manure belts etc.
• Involved in collection of mislaid eggs.
• Perform daily/weekly activities for the role for at a basic level.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to include weekends and holidays.
• Basic understanding of animal welfare and maintaining Herbruck’s standard of care.
• No contact with birds, swine, or cattle.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Working in an environment with live animals which can be dusty, dirty, and seasonally hot or cold.
• Ability to remain standing and/or walking for extended periods of time on concrete floors.
• Ability to stoop, bend, climb and lift at least 25 pounds. continuously throughout the day and 50 pounds occasionally.

Safety:

• Follow all company safety rules and biosecurity protocol.
• Lock out tag out awareness/authorization.