Farm Associate Team Lead

Job Description Summary:

We are looking for a farm supervisor who needs to have strong leadership and communication skills. Experience is the primary factor in landing a job as a poultry farm supervisor, but college courses or a degree in a relevant field, such as agriculture business or animal science, is recommended.

Job Description:

• The position requires that the Team Lead assist the Manager in producing high quality Pedigree and GGP hatching eggs
• Ensure that maintenance of buildings and equipment are kept up to standard
• Ensure compliance of the Human Resources, Animal Welfare, Safety, Workers Comp, Quality Assurance and Biosecurity programs and policies by all individuals
• Assists with the supervision of activities of the farm employees as required
• Monitors poultry health and takes proper and immediate steps to prevent and treat diseases
• Gain familiarity with Rotem controller and ventilation systems and adjust ventilation and heat in accordance to age of poultry and manger’s instructions
• Assists the supervisor with implementation of poultry practices as outlined in Farm SOP and other communications
• Ensure all possible controls are in place to preserve and protect the purity and security of our bloodlines from possible contamination and/ or theft
• Assures that farm equipment is properly maintained
• Implements power and emergency procedures when needed
• Meets required housing schedules by providing proper cleaning, disinfecting and set up for placements
• Maintains the farm premises, buildings, and equipment in a clean, safe and orderly manner at all times which includes monitoring and troubleshooting issues with feed lines, drinkers, fans, barns, appearance, litter quality, etc
• Assists with work schedule development
• Complete and maintain supplies for bird services such as tabbing, beak and toe trimming, and wound care independently or while leading a team
• Responsible for all farm data entry
• Assist in the oversight of proper training of new members of the crew
• Complete and Oversee weekly & monthly test sampling, including but not limited to: water samples, litter and dust samples, poultry blood samples, tissue samples, and completing all submission forms in their entirety
• Follow established guidelines in regards to directing hourly employees (without disciplinary oversight)
• Performs any and all functions as assigned by Farm Manager or Production Team Management with no unreported issues

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Agriculture or Highschool education with 2+ years of Poultry experience
• Basic English language proficiency is required. (English/Spanish bilingual is preferred)
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions, and perform high-level tasks under direct instruction of the Farm Supervisor or Production Team
• Ability to trouble-shoot of farm equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively with both lower and higher ranked individuals
• Ability to lead the farm in the event of Farm Manager absence
• Must be a detail-oriented, self-motivator with ability to perform tasks with accuracy and efficiency
• Must have or be able to learn basic proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Requirements:

• Work with Chemicals, such as detergents, disinfectants
• Standing for extended periods of time (6 hours)
• Grip, Grasp or twist using hands and wrists
• Lift, carry, push, and or pull up to 50lbs
• Bend and stoop repetitively throughout your shift
• Prolonged exposure to dry and dusty environments

Work Environment:

• Routinely work up to 6 days a week, including weekends and holidays
• Routine handling and interacting with live poultry
• Ongoing presence of farm related smells or odors
• Climate exposure both hot and cold
• Working in damp and/or wet environment
• Working in a loud/noisy environment

Other Conditions:

• Candidate must adhere to strict confidentiality rules in regards to data handling
• For bio-security purposes, candidate cannot own or house any wild or domesticated avian species