PA Production l 2nd shift

About the role

As a Production Operator, you will be working within the barn. On average, a barn houses around 100,000 hens or pullets (pre-laying age hens) and operators are responsible for the health and welfare of these birds. As is typical, hens will fly, fluff, cluck, poop, eat, peck and lay eggs all of which leads to a dusty environment. Lighting and ventilation are used to assist with the behavior and comfort of the birds. Headlamps are worn by the operators to help assess the status of the birds. Heated floors ensure warm, comfortable conditions for the birds and the workers.

Responsibilities

• Barn cleaning and upkeep
• Providing and checking that proper feed and water is available for the hens
• Collection of floor eggs
• Gathering and drying the manure for use in fertilizer production
• Maintenance of the aviary, cage and manure and egg belt systems

Qualifications

• Desire to work in an environment with live animals and ensure the safety and well-being of those birds
• No direct contact or living with birds or pigs to maintain proper biosecurity for the flocks
• Minimum age of 18 years
• Flexibility to work weekend and holiday shifts
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. occasionally, walk and stand frequently, and work in a dusty environment with live animals
• No regular contact with birds, pigs, cattle, sheep, goats, or unprocessed eggs

Benefits

• Competitive wages & PTO
• Shift differential for 2nd shift
• Premium Free Health Care option
• 401(k) match