Hatchery Caretaker

Company: Perdue Farms
Location: Lynden
Posted on: April 28, 2024

Job Description:

Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.SummaryMaintain and repair Hatchery equipment, loading of incubators at required times. Must not have exposure to poultry or birds outside of work. This position has a target wage of $18.05 - $20.00Shift: Sunday
Thursday 7:00 PM
5:00 AMBenefitsPerdue offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short and long-term disability protection, and flexible spending accounts. Perdue also offers a 401(k) savings plan with company match.Principal and Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesOn call for Hatchery alarmsLoad incubators with eggs at scheduled times directed by management Read, interpret, and understand manufacturers
equipment manuals, preventative maintenance (PM) task sheet, and safety policiesPerform equipment adjustments and repairs, preventative maintenance, and emergency breakdownsPerform specific duties during both production and non-production hours in a timely manner adhering to OSHA Lockout/Tagout and Company safety regulationsMonitor performance of equipment and inform maintenance and production supervisor of potential issuesMaintain log books by applying math skills through the equipment PM stages in order to calibrate machinery to performance standard Adhere to all safety rules including PPE, preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, Lockout-Tagout procedures and Process Safety Management related mattersMust not have exposure to Poultry or birds outside of workMinimum EducationHigh School or equivalent Experience Requirements0-2 years Reading, writing, and analytical skills are requiredMust have a valid driver s license Environmental Factors and Physical RequirementsPosition is active with routine on the floor activities such as troubleshooting and re-design of existing systemsMust be able to obtain company certification for use of pallet jack, scissor lift, and forkliftMay need to access files, supplies, and equipmentExposure to temperatures ranging from 55- 105 degreesHumidity up to 100%Work in wet, damp, dusty (chicken down) environment Occasional exposure to outside ambient temperaturesExposed to chemicals and vaccines to be covered in SDS training and hazardous communicationsMust use personal protective equipment as required for the job as described by companyPerdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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