General Farm Laborer-Ridge Crest

Select Genetics•Locust, NC

34d

About The Position

Select Genetics, presents a solid platform to serve customers on a national and international scale by providing quality poults, service, and innovation. Select Genetics is the leading supplier of poults and eggs to growers and companies across the world and has operations in eight US States. The position reports to and is supervised by the Grow Farm Manager. The position of General Farm Labor is responsible for assisting the farm manager in the daily chores associated with the operations of the farm. This will include to sanitize, disinfect, and maintain company farm buildings and equipment as well as to maintain the health and wellbeing of the turkeys on a Grow Farm

Responsibilities

Follow all of the company’s rules and regulations for biosecurity, animal welfare, and safety
Work productively in a team environment and be willing to help in any area to get the job done
Work with a variety of tools and equipment
Have the ability to push, bend, stoop, squat, pull and lift 50lbs. or more
Successfully work with live animals
Organize and prioritize responsibilities to ensure efficient operations
Perform the duties of the job while moving and using hands, occasionally liftin while being exposed to dust, cold, humidity, heat, chemicals, and fumes
Work an extended workday if needed.
Sanitize and disinfect turkey production facilities and equipment
Use various tools and protocols to disinfect equipment and facilities
Perform minor repairs on equipment as needed or directed by the farm Manager
Ensure proper feeding and watering needs are met for the turkeys on the farm
Maintain a safe and clean working environment
Follow all company regulations pertaining to biosecurity, animal welfare and safety
Conduct daily walk- throughs to check bait traps and dispose of any dead vermin
Check for dead birds consistently throughout the day in all barns and follow all protocols and procedures for removal of dead birds or possible quarantine of sick turkeys
Other duties as assigned by the Farm Manager