Poultry Production Worker – #7197 – L
Job Developer:
Paul Robertson
Premier Family Farms
As part of the Production Team, this position will involve working a rotation of various jobs on the line which include receiving and hanging chickens, unloading of crates, eviscerating, salting, packaging and shipping/receiving. There will be opportunity to work in a variety of rotational positions within the assigned department.
Duties:
- Physically demanding - working in a fast-paced work environment with repetitive tasks in a constant moving production line
- Standing and walking throughout the shift for extended periods of time
- Handling and lifting repetitively throughout the course of the workday
- Assist in clean up of poultry waste and dumping bins
- Operating hand-held mechanical machinery
- Working well in a team environment to and support fellow team members and stakeholders (CFIA, Rabbis)
- Checking products to ensure it is free of defects, disease or foreign matter
- Maintaining productivity that meets/exceeds standards
- Reporting any Food Safety or Quality to persons in authority to take action
- Contributing to a healthy work environment, contributing to the department to meet targets and goals while maintaining a healthy and safe work environment
- Adhering to all company policies and procedures as outlined in the Employment Contract, handbooks, and other company documents
- Completing any responsibilities and/or tasks assigned by supervisors and managers including working in other departments as requested
Requirements:
- Strict attention to detail and ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Quick learner, self-motivated, and results oriented
- Previous experience in poultry/live receive experience is an asset
- Must be able to work with team members and be cross trained to multiple tasks
Environment:
- Use all personal protective equipment (PPE) and hygiene equipment, including but not limited to steel mesh guards, bump cap/hard hat, steel-toed footwear, hearing protection, smock, and gloves
- Processing area includes exposure to chicken carcasses and guts
- Environment is noisy, strong odors, standing for long periods of time and cold(less than 4C)/warm work environments.
Work Days – with flexibility depending on production demands
- Monday through Friday
Hours of work – with flexibility depending on production demands
- Live Haul – 6am-2pm, Monday to Thursday
- Evisceration Room – 7am – 3pm Monday to Thursday
- Salt Room, Cutting/Packaging Room, Shipping – 7am – 3pm or 3pm – 11pm Monday to Thursday full hours, Friday half days
