Plainview Poultry Care Person Cage Free

Michael Foods Inc.•Bloomfield, NE

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Michael Foods, Inc., located in Bloomfield, Nebraska, is one of our only cage free facilities. The facility is located three miles outside of Northeast Nebraska's busiest community. Bloomfield is a haven for those who prefer small-town life over city living and is located less than 30 miles from recreation areas where you can enjoy fishing, boating, kayaking and camping. Our location produces liquid egg product that is sent to our other facilities for further processing. JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for working with all aspects of our pullet houses to include providing an excellent environment and quality care for our laying hens.

Requirements

No prior experience or training.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to add and subtract numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form.
Free of any breathing of asthmatic conditions, as dusty conditions prevail
Ability to work on ladders and climb steps as needed
Ability to perform basic maintenance tasks
Ability to stand most of shift and walk the 550’ long buildings numerous times per day
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with animal care is preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for making sure the pullets have the proper amount of water, feed, proper temperature, clean house, etc.
Responsible for keeping daily UEP records on water, feed, mortality, ventilation and maintenance.
Must work closely with Lead and Pullet Supervisor.
Responsible for moving birds as needed.
Responsible for keeping all feed chains in working order.
Responsible for keeping all light bulbs replaced and in working order.
To keep all fans, motors and screens clean and protected with shields or guards.
Responsible for doing a daily bird runs.
All maintenance and repair work is to be done immediately, if problems arise, contact your lead person or supervisor.
Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
Responsible for running manure belts.
Perform other duties as assigned.