Poultry House & Manure Maintenance Worker - Sauder's Eggs
Hegins, PA 17938
About the Job
Job Description
$750 Sign-On Bonus
This individual is responsible for the daily manure management of the chicken house, basic maintenance of all manure belt and scraper systems, on-call duties and various other duties assigned by the complex manager.
SCHEDULE
There are 2 schedules available. The Farm Manager is open to an earlier starting time.
Sunday - Thursday : 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
Tuesday - Saturday : 6:00 am - 2:30 pm
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Read water meters and calculate consumption.
- Timely removal of egg jams and ensure all feeders are running smoothly & properly
- Ensure proper operation of fans.
- Check for and fix any water leaks & ensure all stand pip balls are in the up position.
- Record water consumption, feed consumption, low/high temperatures, and mortality.
- Maintain daily husbandry and housekeeping.
- Perform all maintenance functions on the CF side.
- Adhere to all Biosecurity requirements.
- Run and maintain all manure belt & scraper systems.
- Operate skid loader to remove manure from pit areas and load it onto outside trucks.
- Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Complex Manager.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
- Strong housekeeping skills
- Proficient in record-keeping and basic math calculations.
- Basic mechanical skills.
- Ability to perform routine tasks with minimal supervision.
- Skid loader operation skills are a plus.
- Pallet jack certification required, willing to teach if not currently certified.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Company Description
Sauder's Eggs has been a family company for 60 years and is built upon the traditions of integrity, product excellence, and fairness. From the family farms whose hens lay our eggs, to the employees who clean, package, inspect, and deliver them, we never lose sight of the reason we're in business: to delight our customers with consistently superior products.
Sauder's Eggs is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application!
Sauder's Eggs is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Benefits
- Group benefits package (Medical, Dental, Long- and Short-term Disability, Vision, Prescription Durg, Life Insurance, and 401k)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Vacation and Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Preventive Wellness Care
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program