PA Production I

Herbruck Poultry Ranch•Mercersburg, PA

26d•$0 - $19

About The Position

The PA Production I role provides beginner-level animal welfare support. The employee learns about factors that affect the well-being and health of the company’s birds while performing routine barn, equipment, feed, water, and manure duties. The work takes place in an environment with live animals that may be dusty, dirty, and seasonally hot or cold.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed, including weekends and holidays.
Basic understanding of animal welfare and maintaining Herbruck’s standard of care.
No contact with birds, swine, or cattle.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods on concrete floors.
Ability to stoop, bend, climb, and lift at least 25 pounds continuously throughout the day and 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

Clean barns and equipment.
Perform pest management.
Maintain feed and water lines and ensure they run properly.
Collect and process manure.
At a basic level, monitor and manage activities affecting bird welfare, including lighting, airflow, and heat.
Develop a basic understanding of equipment maintenance and repair, including feed and water lines, egg belts, and manure belts.
Assist with collecting mislaid eggs.
Perform daily and weekly activities for the role at a basic level.
Follow company safety rules and biosecurity protocol and use proper PPE.
Maintain lockout/tagout awareness and authorization.
Report safety concerns to the Manager.
Perform additional duties as assigned.