Hatchery Poult Room Technician

Prestage Farms is seeking a _Poult Room Technician_ who will work in conjunction with the other associates to expedite the process of performing the necessary services to the newly hatched poults. The poult room technician serves as a team player within the department to facilitate the health and well-being of the poults. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Performs the necessary servicing elements that are acceptable to the standards of reasonable poultry husbandry practices that include but not limited to debeaking; toe nail trimming; dewclaw removal; and works with all relevant parties regarding cost control.
• Carries out a number of activities associated with poult servicing and processing procedures; performs task and work methods in a manner as to increase work unit effectiveness and efficiency; and carries out assignment and/or functional responsibility on a daily basis.
• Works ethically and directly with all hatchery associates; establishes criteria for acceptable work behavior and performance; evaluates each task by comparing work quality to performance standards; and performs the necessary elements to maintain high standards throughout the poult processing room.

Requirements

• Work independently
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment
• Explain and apply policies, processes, and procedures
• Evaluate and resolve technical situations through the application of company policies and procedures
• Communicate both verbally and in writing
• Maintain working relationships with department heads, clerical administration and representatives of other divisions and departments
• Participate and enforce the company safety program

ADA Requirements

• Constant lifting of poults that weigh 60 grams
• Lifts loaded poult boxes in excess of 25 pounds
• Sit on a stool for the duration of the processing day while standing is permissible at some stations
• Individual is expected to shower before entering the facility and wear a company uniform

Benefits

In addition to very competitive pay, employees of Prestage Farms receive:

• Sick Pay
• Vacation Pay
• Holiday Pay
• 401(k) Plan
• Voluntary Medical Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance options such as Dental, Vision, Etc.