Technician I, Incubation

Description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform all processes in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures


• Communicates any occurrences to team leader or supervisor immediately


• Responsible for keeping areas neat and clean. Adhere to the cleaning schedule in order to maintain a clean, safe, and bio-secure work environment


• Maintains accurate and timely records


• Keeps all incubators, flats and carts cleaned


• Responsible for general preventative maintenance at incubation building


• Assist with opening and separating egg boxes


• Assist with racking and candling of eggs


• Assist with the delivery of eggs


• Learn all responsibilities that pertain to the processing of the raw materials (receive, rack, set, candle, and deliver)


• Unload egg truck weekly using a pallet jack


• Learn how to operate the ACI Incubators and alarm system


• Promote and follow all safety procedures and guidelines


• Complete all paperwork in required amount of time


• Weekend work as needed


• Learn to safely drive a non-CDL (<26,000 lbs.) 18 ft. truck


• Must maintain a clean driving record


• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• Three (3) years of warehouse and inventory control (computerized) experience preferred

• Ability to follow written SOPs consistently


• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software a plus


• Ability to separate 200 to 300 boxes (50 to 70 lbs each) and lifting these boxes shoulder height for extended periods (3 to 5 hours)


• Other tasks involve twisting, turning, squatting bending, and stooping while lifting 35 to 40 lbs (trays, pallets) for extended periods (3 to 4 hours)


• Pushing, pulling, and maneuvering heavy carts on slightly sloped surfaces


• Must be able to stand on feet for long periods of time


• Manual dexterity and visual acuity are important


• Good visual accuracy in low light setting


• Knowledge of poultry embryology is beneficial preferred


• Must have clean driving record

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.


• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).


• Must be 18 years of age or older.