Cobb Poultry Farm Worker Labor PR02 - Blood & Vaccine Crew

Cobb-Heritage•Pocomoke City, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides general farm labor, including vaccinating and moving birds to designated houses, placing new shavings in poultry houses, and maintaining and cleaning farm vaccination equipment. The role also requires completing production paperwork, entering data into a computer-based tracking system, and performing other tasks related to the job function. Other duties may be assigned. The position is based in Pocomoke, Maryland and Eastville, Virginia. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; the schedule may change based on production needs. Starting pay is $18.45 per hour. The role is designated for team members currently working at the facility or complex, subject to stated eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Valid permanent driver's license and one year of verifiable driving experience with a clean safety record.
Must pass a physical examination and drug screen.
Ability to communicate orally, in writing, and comprehensively.
Ability to complete production and receiving reports accurately and legibly by hand.
Ability to use safe lifting techniques and regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Good communication skills to accurately convey opinions and concerns.
Willingness to sign an agreement to avoid avian species, including chickens, ducks, and birds.
Willingness to sign and abide by company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.
For current facility or complex team members: no disciplinary actions within the last six months, no more than six attendance points, and six months in the current area unless promoting.

Responsibilities

Vaccinate and move birds to feed conversion houses, growing houses, laying houses, or the live-haul loading area.
Set up poultry houses, including cages and shavings, and spray pesticides.
Clean and disinfect equipment and vehicles used to move birds, supplies, or equipment on the farm.
Perform basic arithmetic and accurately record information such as bird weight, medications, feed intake, and mortality.
Wash and dry laundry daily, morning and afternoon, according to the manager's schedule.
Perform other assigned duties, which may include repairing cages, pens, and equipment; retrieving garbage or litter during farm cleanup; and euthanizing weak or ill birds in accordance with company policy.
Complete production paperwork or enter data into a computer-based tracking system.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures and identify, address, and mitigate safety-related risks.