What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elite Farm General Labor 1st shift position at Maple Leaf Farms?
Tasks
- Cleaning and disinfecting duck barns and equipment between flocks, including disassembling, power washing, and reassembling equipment.
- Collection of hatching eggs and distribution of feed.
- Loading and unloading bales of wood shavings.
- Spreading wood shavings on the floors in the duck houses.
- Assisting in teams weighing ducks and feed, and other measurements as required.
- Assisting in teams vaccinating, loading, and unloading ducks in a safe and humane manner.
- Euthanize ducks as required.
Skills/Abilities and Requirements
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must have transportation to get to work.
- The ability to lift up to 50lbs.
- Farm experience is desirable, but not necessary.
- Must be able to speak English.
- Must doff personal clothes, shower, and don clean farm clothes to enter the farm complex each workday.
- Active listening – Giving full attention to what your supervisors are saying and asking questions as appropriate.
- Speaking – Talking to others in a professional and courteous manner to convey information effectively.
- The ability to stand for long periods of time.
- The ability to exert muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects using both hands and good finger dexterity.
- The ability to work in hot, cold and or wet environments.
- The ability to use pressure washer and work with cleaning and disinfection products.
- The ability to work hours required (day shift).
Work Activities
- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials, equipment and cleaning equipment.
- Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as hairnet, beard guard, dust mask, gloves, smocks, aprons, boots and ear & eye protection.
- Work weekends and holidays as needed, usually on a rotation basis.
