Position Summary 

This position is responsible for scheduling and overseeing the movement of live birds between brood farms and finisher farms. Also the scheduling and overseeing the aMPV Vaccination program

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Coordinates with other scheduling coordinators to determine poult movement and vaccination scheduling. Creates and distributes the weekly moving and vaccination schedule, allowing for back up flexibility and decision making for weather conditions and bird health. 
• Communicate with growers on schedules. Coordinate with drivers to schedule trucks.
• Ensure that Poult Moving crew is handling birds according to Animal Welfare training guidelines. Ensure that crew is following proper Biosecurity measures at all times and that equipment is being cleaned properly for those purposes as well. 
• Oversee catching staff to ensure safety practices and efficient loading and unloading processes.
• Produce and distribute weekly reports confirming movements and maintaining those records for history tracking. 
• Maintain aMPV vaccination records as required by the USDA-CVB
• Maintain a written procedure code of practice for poult moving 
• With assistance from the Veterinarian maintain a written procedure for proper vaccination of aMPV
• Monitor the quality of vaccination procedure
• Monitor bird welfare through auditing the catching process and recording DOAs. 
• Monitor the inventory of vaccine and coordinated the orders with suppliers
• Assist Poult Crew supervisor in scheduling additional work for crew if necessary. 
• Regularly review procedures to identify potential improvements. 
• Ensure that cold weather protocol is followed when moving birds in inclement weather. This may include altering movement schedule and ensuring trailers are tarped or boarded.
• Must be willing to attend training courses as needed.
• Adjust the schedule to early mornings or nights based on weather conditions

Education, Training, Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• Valid driver’s license and maintain record compliant with VPGC, Inc Fleet Safety Policy 

Experience 

Three to seven years related experience

Skills and Abilities

• Microsoft Excel and Outlook

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

Physical Abilities                                                      Lift / Carry 

Stand                                       C (Constantly)             10 lbs or less               C (Constantly)

Walk                                        C (Constantly)             11-20 lbs                     O (Occasionally)

Sit                                            O (Occasionally)         21-50 lbs                     N (Not Applicable)

Handling / Fingering               F (Frequently)             51-100 lbs                   N (Not Applicable)

Reach Outward                       F (Frequently)             Over 100 lbs               N (Not Applicable)

Reach Above Shoulder          O (Occasionally)

Climb                                       N (Not Applicable)

Crawl                                       N (Not Applicable)

Squat or Kneel                        O (Occasionally)

Bend                                        F (Frequently)

Push / Pull

12 lbs or less                           C (Constantly)

13-25 lbs                                 C (Constantly)

26-40 lbs                                 N (Not Applicable)

41-100 lbs                               N (Not Applicable)

N (Not Applicable)    Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally)       Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5 hrs/day) 

F (Frequently)            Occupation requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time (2.5-5.5 hrs/day) 

C (Constantly)           Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements 

Must be able to wear any Personal Protective Equipment that is required according to the Job Safety Analysis.

Work Environment 

Exposed to all weather and temperature conditions. Exposed to dusty environments.