Breeder Tech - Hourly

Hourly Production Nacogdoches, Texas


Description

Position at Pilgrim's

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/Vets/Disability