1st Shift Animal Welfare Technician Position Available In Morgan, Alabama
Tallo's Job Summary: The 1st Shift Animal Welfare Technician role in Decatur, AL offers a pay rate of $21.20 per hour. Responsibilities include conducting poultry welfare checks, process control checks, and HACCP duties. Applicants should have previous experience, be able to read, write, and speak English, and work on a computer. Safety requirements include following company policies and wearing Personal Protective Equipment. Stand up to 8 hours, lift up to 10 lbs. repeatedly, and work around raw/live animal odors. Minimum one year experience in a related field is required, along with a High School Diploma or equivalent.
Job Description
1st Shift Animal Welfare Technician 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars
Decatur, AL Shift:
4:00am – 2:00pm
Pay:
$21.20 Previous experience preferred Must be able to read, speak, and write English Ability to work on a computer is a must.
PRIMARY FUNCTION
Primarily responsible for performing required poultry welfare checks, evisceration process control checks and HACCP duties. Performs all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulation
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
Conduct poultry welfare and evisceration process control checks using knowledge of poultry welfare and handing requirements to ensure treatment and handling complies with NCC Animal Welfare guidelines Provide training to individuals on proper humane handling of birds to prevent injuries Perform HACCP and/or QA duties as needed Document findings accurately and communicate to plant leadership in a timely manner Suggest and implement process improvements/ changes to internal procedures to decrease bird injuries and increase production yields Remain up-to-date with NCC animal welfare guidelines communicating new guidelines to leadership Adhere to safe work practices, policies and procedures, maintain sanitary conditions to ensure product quality; report any condition or practice that may adversely affect food safety, food quality and/or personnel safety Work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations All other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or equivalent
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Minimum one year working in an applicable discipline Detail oriented with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization through highly effective verbal and written communication Ability to closely follow established procedures Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Stand up to 8 hours Exposed to cold temperatures (45ºF, 4ºC) Lift up to 10 lbs. repeatedly Work around raw and/or live animal odors We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
