Ranch Associate

Perdue Farms • Tenino, WA

393d • $18 - $18

About The Position

Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food. Under General supervision perform duties and tasks incidental to poultry barn cleanup and sanitation. Ability to understand, follow given instructions and procedures. Must not have exposure to poultry or birds outside of work.

Requirements

• High School or equivalent
• 0 -3 years of work experience
• Good oral and written communication, reading, math, and analytical skills
• Background in statistics preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Properly mix and administer vaccines to flocks in the field as prescribed by Grow Out management to maximize bird health and performance
• Perform tasks such as, but not limited to, field feed inventories, rodent bait station maintenance, temperature monitoring (thermal camera), and generator checks as prescribed by Grow Out management
• Provide the Grow Out Manager with a weekly report with regards to bird health and/or vaccination status
• Communicate with Grow Out management daily in regards to scheduling, vaccination, or producer issues
• Pick up vaccines and supplies as needed for daily activities and coordinate vaccine inventory and usage with the Medication Department
• Responsible for properly handling, storing, and disposing of vaccines in prescribed manner
• Properly care for and maintain vaccination equipment
• Operate company vehicle in a safe manner complying with all company policies, state, and federal requirements
• Clean up company vehicle and equipment daily and follow all appropriate bio-security procedures
• Comply and follow company requirements regarding bio-security, food safety, and poultry welfare programs and policies at all time
• Maintain safety working environment
• Adhere to all safety rules including PPE, preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedures and Process Safety Management related matters
• Must not have exposure to poultry outside of work

Benefits

• Base rate of $18.05 - $18.30 per hour
• Opportunities for pay premiums and overtime where applicable
• Annual bonus available (variable depending on performance)
• Medical/Rx
• 401(k) with employer match after 1 year
• Critical illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Optional group life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability protection
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• $3,000 Retention Payout: $600 @ 30 days, $600 @ 60 days, $600 @ 90 days, $1,200 @ 6 months

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Truck Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED