Embrex Operator SSM,T,Fr, Sat 3p-1a

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Operates an Embrex computer system for proper operation.
• Loads trays of eggs onto the Embrex machine for vaccination and unloads empty trays for cleaning.
• Cleans, sanitizes and performs minor maintenance on Embrex machines before, during and after operation, changing vaccination needles and chemicals as needed.
• Participates as a member of the Team.
• Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members.
• Attends appropriate team meetings.
• As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc.
• Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons Operating Systems Principles and Objectives

• Familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies).
• Understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Physical Activities

• Must be able to work in a wet, humid environment.
• Must be able to lift 35-pound trays of eggs from budgies at floor level to above shoulder height onto an embrex machine at a rate of approximately 6 buggies per hour.
• Must be able to push/pull 1000-pound buggies on wheels into and out of hatchers.
• Must be able to dump trash cans full of eggs.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Uses appropriate footwear, hearing protection and other protective equipment as needed or required.

Technical Experience

• Must be able to understand and operate a computer.

Industry Experience

• Preference for poultry or food processing organization.

Minimum Education

• N/A

Preferred Education

• High School Diploma or GED.