Job Information
Post Holdings Inc. BL Poultry Care Person Cage Free in Bloomfield, Nebraska
Brand: Michael Foods Inc.
Categories: Farm Ops Production
Locations: Bloomfield, Nebraska
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Remote Eligible: No
Req ID: 23513
Job Description
Business Unit Overview
Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food. Location Description Michael Foods, Inc., located in Bloomfield, Nebraska, is one of our only cage free facilities. The facility is located three miles outside of Northeast Nebraska's busiest community. Bloomfield is a haven for those who prefer small-town life over city living and is located less than 30 miles from recreation areas where you can enjoy fishing, boating, kayaking and camping. Our location produces liquid egg product that is sent to our other facilities for further processing. Responsibilities JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for working with all aspects of our layers houses to include providing an excellent environment and quality care for our laying hens. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for making sure the chickens have the proper amount of water, feed, proper temperature, clean house, etc. Responsible for keeping daily UEP records on water, feed, mortality, ventilation, and maintenance. Must work closely with coworkers, leads, supervisors, and maintenance. Responsible for moving birds in and out of houses and keeping accurate population. Responsible for keeping all feed chains and egg belts in working order. Responsible for keeping all lights replaced and in working order. Responsible for keeping floor litter dry and maintained to 1 inch. Responsible for turning houses over when a flock is leaving and coming in. Keeping all stairs and aisles clean and clear of trip hazards. To keep all fans, motors, and screens clean and protected with shields or guards. Responsible for doing a daily mortality run in your house and the extra house during the weekdays and doing bird runs in up to two houses on the weekends. All maintenance and repair work are to be done immediately, if problems arise, contact your lead person or supervisor. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures. Adhere to all Animal Humane policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Education: No prior experience or training. Experience: Previous experience with animal care is preferred. Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form. Licenses, certificates, registrations: Not applicable Other skills and abilities: Free of any breathing of asthmatic conditions, as dusty conditions prevail Ability to work on ladders and climb steps as needed Ability to perform basic maintenance tasks Ability to stand most of shift and walk the long buildings numerous times per day Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
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