Poultry Breeder Barn Operator
1 week ago
The Breeder Barn Operator will work as part of the team ensuring the company’s animal husbandry practices are followed. The responsibilities of a Breeder Barn Operator include monitoring feed and water; monitoring and regulating ventilation and pen temperatures; maintaining good flock health, grading hatching eggs, and weighing birds. The Breeder Barn Operator will maintain accurate daily records of feed and water consumption, mortality rates and other relevant information as well as following bio security protocols. The Breeder Barn Operator will be responsible for accurate and completed paperwork as well as learning and assisting in barn computer operation. The Breeder Barn Operator will ensure the barn and their assigned production areas are clean and good pen conditions are maintained.
Schedule
The work schedule for this position is a rotation that includes weekends, averaging 35 - 40 hours per week. The individual must be able to work flexible hours, including some holidays.
Position AccountabilitiesMonitor feed levels
Ensuring water quality and supply are adequate
Monitor and regulate ventilation and temperature
Collecting and grading hatching eggs
Daily barn maintenance i.e., cleaning floors, garbage removal
Ensuring feed tanks are emptied and feed pads are clean
Maintaining shaving inventory
Flock management - with culling as needed
Accurately completing paperwork
Learning barn computer operation
Maintain accurate daily records
Data inputting using electronic devices (tablet, smartphone)
Follow CHEQ Program
Provide an environment free of animal cruelty, abuse and/or neglect for our poultry
Protect the organization’s value by keeping all protected and proprietary information confidential
Practice and follow bio security protocol
Follow all safety processes and procedures
All other duties as assigned
- Position Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent preferred
- Willingness to work with live poultry
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision
- Experience in the agricultural industry and/or food processing preferable
- Valid Driver's License preferred
- Ability to lift to 30 lbs
- High attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Problem solving skills
Working Conditions
The position operates indoors in a farm/barn environment. The work environment may be warm and humid, dusty at times with strong odours, and noisy. Standing for long periods of time and repetitive tasks are common. Proper safety footwear and respirators are required and supplied with additional PPE available upon request.
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