Breeder Catcher - This Position Works In The Chicken Barns

DescriptionPosition at Pilgrim's ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned
1.       Determine correct vaccine and dosage to be administered to broiler birds and to pullets, considering pullet age.
2.       Vaccinate broilers and breeders according to schedule and established procedures.
3.       Determines correct traffic flow from barn to barn, taking into account distances, bird type and age.
4.       Monitors vaccination equipment to ensure it is in good working order.  Makes necessary repairs as needed
5.       Assists pullet vaccination.
6.       Assists in Breeder and pullet sanitation as needed.
7.       Assists pullet moving crew as needed and performs all other tasks as assigned by supervisors.
8.       All other duties as assigned
Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.
·         Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement ratioinal thinking methodologies.
·         Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks.  Consistently practices, and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization.
·         KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES ·         Some mechanical skill
·         Considerable ability to lift heavy objects up to approximately 50 pounds.
·         Must have valid Driver's license.
·         Working ability to catch chickens and place in coops.
·         To perform this job successfully, applicant must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.