Breeder Tech - Hourly

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
This position will report to the Nacogdoches Live Office. Hours range from 5am - 5pm.

• Clean and organized work area.
• Assist others with the skills and knowledge gained from the position.
• Observes all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies. Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, co-workers, and leadership teams.
• Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks.        
• Consistently practices and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization.
• Follow all company animal welfare guidelines.
• Assist in lab sample collection of blood.
• Assist management of biosecurity, animal welfare, trucking and safety guidelines per company protocol for crews.
• Develop and manage a schedule, including flock sell dates and bleeding schedules.
• Able to communicate with farmers, farm labor, crews and Pilgrim’s staff regarding schedules, numbers and other necessary items.
• Direct contact with live poultry. 
• Work will involve taking samples of blood and respiratory secretions and accurately handling and reporting to state agencies.
• Occasional weekend and holiday work.
• Other duties as directed.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred. 

BASIC SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to comprehend simple instructions
• Ability to apply common sense.
• Ability to work outside and in hot temperatures
• Ability to stand and use hands for 8-11 hours per day
• Ability to multitask and work quickly
• Must be a team player
• Must have good communication skills.
• Good hand and eye coordination required.
• High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Poultry production experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver license

EOE, including disability/Vets