Description Position at Pilgrim's

JOB DESCRIPTION
This position will report to the Nacogdoches Live Office. Hours range from 5am - 5pm.

Clean and organized work area. Assist others with the skills and knowledge gained from the position. Observes all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies. Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, co-workers, and leadership teams. Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks.         Consistently practices and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization. Follow all company animal welfare guidelines. Assist in lab sample collection of blood. Assist management of biosecurity, animal welfare, trucking and safety guidelines per company protocol for crews. Develop and manage a schedule, including flock sell dates and bleeding schedules. Able to communicate with farmers, farm labor, crews and Pilgrim’s staff regarding schedules, numbers and other necessary items. Direct contact with live poultry.  Work will involve taking samples of blood and respiratory secretions and accurately handling and reporting to state agencies. Occasional weekend and holiday work. Other duties as directed.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred. 

BASIC SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to comprehend simple instructions Ability to apply common sense. Ability to work outside and in hot temperatures Ability to stand and use hands for 8-11 hours per day Ability to multitask and work quickly Must be a team player Must have good communication skills. Good hand and eye coordination required. High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred. Poultry production experience preferred. Must have a valid driver license

EOE, including disability/Vets