Production Lead

Daybreak FoodsHolland, MI
7dOnsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Supervisor, oversees the performance of a section of houses while supporting Animal Caretakers. Will communicate directly with the Supervisor regarding issues involving the designated area.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Technical Training (required)
  • 1-2 years’ experience in Animal Caretaker job tasks and safety.
  • 1-2 years’ experience in Windows based systems and software required.
  • 1-2 years’ experience in Microsoft Office applications.
  • The ability to lead teams
  • The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
  • The ability to communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing
  • Demonstrated skill to manage one’s own time.
  • Demonstrated skill to monitor and assess the performance of yourself, other individuals, and the organization to make improvements or take corrective action.
  • Stand and walk constantly; grip, grasp, push, pull, reach, bend, stoop, lift up to 10 pounds frequently; sit, climb, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

  • Intermediate computer skills in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Ensures animal health and welfare by performing regular inspections of houses.
  • Continuously monitor bird health and body weights of pullets in houses reporting findings to Pullet/Production Supervisor
  • Assure chickens have proper supply of feed, light, air and water daily
  • Demonstrate a complete understanding of poultry husbandry including chick brooding, nutrition, vaccinating, necropsy, and blood work
  • Provides direction to Animal Caretakers.
  • Answer employee questions, help with problems and oversee work for quality and guideline compliance
  • Assist Supervisor in training of new employees and annual training
  • Lead and perform tasks associated with moving birds in and out of houses to include handling bird moving equipment and cleaning with pneumatic or pressurized water.
  • Notify supervisor of issues.
  • Coordinates preventative maintenance and daily operations between animal caretakers and Production Supervisor to reduce or minimize production interruptions and maximize efficiencies.
  • Ensures all company safety practices, policies and procedures are being followed by all employees as prescribed by Management.
  • Respond to alarm/emergency calls when they occur
  • Inventory and document supplies needed for their section.
  • Ensure safe working conditions by inspecting and monitoring work areas, tools, and equipment
  • Perform other duties as assigned
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