What are the responsibilities and job description for the Livestock Operations Specialist position at Staffing Resource Group, Inc?
About the Job:
This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with a leading producer of high-quality eggs and related products. As a Farm Hand, you will be responsible for assisting with various aspects of farm operations, including maintenance, equipment operation, and animal care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with maintenance and upkeep of company facilities and grounds, including mowing, trimming, pesticide application, snow removal, and light maintenance.
- Operate skidsteer, tractor, forklift, or other necessary farm or site machinery.
- Cover the role of Poultry House Operator: operate egg sanitizing machine, collection tables, and conveyance systems; collect, sanitize, inspect, and eggs according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and/or special instruction.
- Assist Recycle Crew and Maintenance departments as needed.
- Hatchery responsibilities: egg receiving, sorting, setting, and candling.
- Monitor and maintain bird condition by observing feather cover, temperament, and body weights.
- Monitor feed, water, light, and ventilation systems for the production house.
- Euthanize birds as required by management and remove dead birds.
- Perform required environmental testing, required health testing, blood sampling, cloacal swabs, fecal material sample collection.
- Accurately complete required recordkeeping documents/forms.
- Perform general housekeeping duties and basic maintenance of equipment.
- Disinfect supplies, equipment, building entry lock system, and rooms according to SOP.
- Complete annual Fit Testing certification with a N95, half, and full-face cartridge respirator mask is required.
