Fort Smith, AR - Poultry Litter Technician

Bachoco Group • Fort Smith, AR

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About The Position

The Poultry Litter Technician performs litter management to ensure litter levels are set up correctly in chicken houses before birds arrive and throughout the flock. The role monitors and responds to bird behaviors while communicating with the Supervisor, and may collect flock weights and uniformity data. The technician works with the supervisor and service technician, delivers supplies to growers, and visits several assigned locations throughout the day. This is a safety-sensitive position with no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• No prior experience or training is required.
• Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and number series.
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with tens and hundreds, including using American money and units of weight, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions and deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds, frequently up to 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform litter management.
• Ensure litter levels are set up correctly in chicken houses before birds arrive and during the flock.
• Monitor and respond to bird behaviors while maintaining communication with the Supervisor.
• May collect flock weights and uniformity data.
• Work with the supervisor and service technician.
• Take supplies to growers, including vaccines, wormer, chick paper, and rodent control supplies.
• Visit several assigned locations throughout the day.
• Perform other duties as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed