What are the responsibilities and job description for the Turkey Laying Farm Technician position at Prestage?
Prestage Farms is seeking a Turkey Laying Farm Technician to assist in the raising of turkeys for eggs and meat by performing the following duties. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Responsibilities
- Clean and fill feeders and water containers
- Spray poultry houses with disinfectants and vaccines
- Inspect poultry for diseases and remove weak, ill, and dead poultry from flock
- Collect eggs from trap nests, release hens from nests, and record number of eggs laid by each hen
- Pack eggs in cases or cartons; select, weigh, and crate fryers and pullets; and record totals packed or crated on shipping or storage document
- Maintain feeding and breeding reports
- Monitor feed, water, illumination, and ventilation systems; clean, adjust, lubricate, and replace system parts
- Work independently
- Communicate both verbally and in writing
- Must shower before entering the facility and wear a company uniform
- Must be available to work weekends
ADA Requirements
- Work with and around disinfectant type chemicals
- Perform constant walking, lifting, and bending
- Use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Be exposed to outside weather conditions such as heat, cold, dust, and high humidity
- Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
In addition to very competitive pay, employees of Prestage Farms receive:
- Sick Pay
- Vacation Pay
- Holiday Pay
- 401(k) Plan
- Voluntary Medical Insurance
- Voluntary Insurance options such as Dental, Vision, Etc.