Farm Associate

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Catch 3 to 4 chickens in each hand.
• Place 20 to 25 chickens per minute in a draw.
• Place chickens into the draw without harming the chickens.
• Place 10 to 12 chickens in each module.
• Assist in Pasturebird house construction and other on-site general construction projects.
• Able to use power tools.
• Able to operate a fork-lift.
• Able to adhere to all safety requirements including PPE, preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedures and Process Safety Management.

Physical Requirements And Environmental Factors

• Ability to tolerate exposure to wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• Ability to stand for an extended period and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs by reaching, bending, and pushing boxes.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, safety glasses, and ear protection as required.
• May work in an environment with varying temperatures between 28 degrees and 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
• May handle products varying in temperatures between 25 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
• May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db.
• May be exposed to dust, feathers and all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility.
• Occasional exposure to carbon dioxide vapors 10ppm and chlorine less than 20 ppm.