Farm Worker Operator - 1st Shift - Tecumeseh, NE
About The Position
SUMMARY: This position is responsible for all aspects of humanly raising and caring for the Smart Chicken® livestock. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES: Read water meters Pick up daily mortality Check for proper equipment operations Ensure birds have water and feed Ensure all equipment is functional Prepare houses for new chick arrival & placement of new chicks Prepare houses for bird load-out and reconditioning Master and practice essential farm animal husbandry Outdoor duties include mowing, and grass trimming, snow removal Adhere to all Animal Welfare Standards and biosecurity program regulations Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to work and operate equipment safely and effectively Ability to use time wisely while working independently Willingness to function as part of a team and work toward team goals Good observation skills and attention to detail, eager to learn new ideas Willingness to work overtime and be called into work for emergencies as required Must be willing to adhere to and support all company policies, programs, guidelines, and standards of conduct.
Requirements
- Ability to work and operate equipment safely and effectively
- Ability to use time wisely while working independently
- Willingness to function as part of a team and work toward team goals
- Good observation skills and attention to detail, eager to learn new ideas
- Willingness to work overtime and be called into work for emergencies as required
- Must be willing to adhere to and support all company policies, programs, guidelines, and standards of conduct.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with livestock preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Read water meters
- Pick up daily mortality
- Check for proper equipment operations
- Ensure birds have water and feed
- Ensure all equipment is functional
- Prepare houses for new chick arrival & placement of new chicks
- Prepare houses for bird load-out and reconditioning
- Master and practice essential farm animal husbandry
- Outdoor duties include mowing, and grass trimming, snow removal
- Adhere to all Animal Welfare Standards and biosecurity program regulations
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- paid time off
- 401(k) plans
- affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
