Job Description

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for traying and receiving eggs, inventory, and general sanitation.  Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Places eggs in properly labeled buggies. (20%)
Performs proper inventory practices. (20%)
Cleans and sanitizes egg rooms. (15%)
Monitors temperature and humidity readings in egg facility. (15%)
Assists egg truck drivers during deliveries. (20%)

Other duties, responsibilities and activities

These may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.  Such as:  Operate a high pressure and regular water hose, provide drivers with farm buggies, weigh new flock eggs, enter egg inventory when necessary, gather information for egg grade report and egg marking report, maintains a clean and organized work area. (10%)

Biosecurity/Animal Welfare Requirements/Safety:

The jobsite is a biosecure environment which requires showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility.  Appropriate clothing and footwear is provided by the Company.  No jewelry may be worn on the jobsite except for medical ID jewelry and body piercings covered by appropriate clothing.  Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid any avian species (chickens, ducks, birds, etc.). Must be willing to sign and abide by the Company Biosecurity and Company Animal Welfare Guidelines.

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

Physical:  Must use safe lifting techniques.  Must regularly lift up to 50 pounds and may be required to push or pull up to 1,100 pounds at times. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand majority of shift (concrete floor); walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
Tools and Equipment: Farm and setter buggies, pallet jack, water hose, high pressure, foamer, floor scrubber, scale.

Environment: 

Required to work on wet, slippery surfaces and also in hot, dry, dusty, wet and cold environments.
Personal Protective Equipment Required: Safety glasses, Safety goggles, chemical/rubber gloves, waterproof apron, and rubber boots are required.  Ear plugs will be used as needed. NIOSH approved N95 particulate respirators will be worn as needed. 

Chemicals Commonly Used: Disinfectants and foamers.
Safety: TM is expected to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures. These include but are not limited to Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO and Personal Protective Equipment.  TM is expected to identify, address and mitigate safety related risks.