Hen House Operator

POSITION SUMMARY:

Takes care of the daily needs of the hens, working as a team to minimize mortality and ensure the best health of the birds.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Walks the hen houses for feed, water, and temperature.

2. Gathers eggs by hand or using a MOBA machine, putting eggs into flats, and stacking flats into pallets.

3. Runs the feed cart and checks for mortality.

4. Cleans the egg room and hen house daily.

5. Assists maintenance by checking the fans, belts, and condition of the houses and notifies maintenance of issues.

6. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

No formal education experience required. The ability to handle multiple priorities and effectively prioritize tasks and projects. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, and Spanish (desired). Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills required.

Certifications:

No certifications required

Language Skills:

Ability to read and write reports and procedure manuals and keep accurate records. Employee must demonstrate the ability to interact tactfully and positively with Wilcox Farm staff and management. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Ability to speak effectively to members/customers or employees of Wilcox Farms.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Licenses or Certificates:

Current Driver’s License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires the ability to operate a personal computer, telephone, and calculator.
• Requires the ability to read, write, communicate, and interpret information accurately in English.
• Requires the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate work.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is constantly required to stand and walk
• The employee is constantly required to stand and stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level is moderate.
• The physical exertion is moderate to heavy.
• Work is performed mainly in chicken barns that range in temperature from 80-92 degrees Fahrenheit and are dusty and typically humid.
• There are frequent employee contacts and interruptions in person and via the telephone during the day.

Wilcox Farms reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Wilcox Farms provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $19