PA Production l 2nd shift

Herbruck Poultry Ranch•Mercersburg, PA

6d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Herbruck’s is a family-owned business with origins dating back to the 1920s. Currently, the business is owned and operated by the 3rd generation of the Herbruck family, with many of the 4th generation actively working in the business. Today, there are operations in Michigan, Indiana, and Pennsylvania employing approximately 750 workers. The operations house over nine million hens in six main locations, all located in Ionia County. Feed Mill, Warehousing, Fertilizer, and Distribution operations are integral to the operations in all three states. As a Production Operator, you will be working within the barn. On average, a barn houses around 100,000 hens or pullets (pre-laying age hens), and operators are responsible for the health and welfare of these birds. As is typical, hens will fly, fluff, cluck, poop, eat, peck, and lay eggs, all of which leads to a dusty environment. Lighting and ventilation are used to assist with the behavior and comfort of the birds. Headlamps are worn by the operators to help assess the status of the birds. Heated floors ensure warm, comfortable conditions for the birds and the workers. Operators may be involved in activities which includes barn cleaning and upkeep, providing and checking that proper feed and water is available for the hens, collection of floor eggs, gathering and drying the manure for use in fertilizer productions, or maintenance of the aviary, cage, and manure and egg belt systems.

Requirements

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
Must have the flexibility to work weekend and holiday shifts.
Lifting ability of up to 40 lbs. occasionally.
Walk and stand frequently.
Ability to work in a dusty environment with live animals.
Does not maintain or have regular contact with birds, pigs, cattle, sheep, goats or unprocessed eggs.
Ensure the safety and well-being of the birds.