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Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties are representative but not all-inclusive: Leadership & Operations Support the Shift Supervisor in directing, scheduling, and coordinating daily Holding House operations. Provide daily work directions, training, and support to Holding House employees. Monitor efficiency, safety, quality, and animal welfare; report issues and assist with corrective actions. Assist with employee coaching, safety meetings, and documentation assigned. Animal Handling Move ducks in accordance with Duck Well-Being guidelines, including density and weather requirements. Train employees and Market Age Duck Drivers on proper duck handling, fatigued duck procedures, and use of totes/carts. Identify and report animal welfare concerns to supervision. Equipment, Facilities & Maintenance Ensure trucks, trailers, and equipment are cleaned and disinfected to company standards. Monitor and report irregularities in truck wash systems, water lines, ventilation, feed systems, and related equipment. Inspect equipment (tractors, skid loaders, trailers, etc.) and report maintenance needs. Perform minor maintenance and assist with preventive maintenance as assigned. Compliance & Recordkeeping Promote and follow Duck Well-Being, safety, and biosecurity policies. Maintains required logs, records, and operational documentation. Communicate effectively with Holding House leadership, Processing Plant, and Transportation personnel. Other Duties Assist with employee progression through the Labor Grade Training Program. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education & Experience Supervisory experience preferred. Completion of Labor Grade 1 training or equivalent relevant experience required. Strong preference for candidates with prior experience in the poultry industry. Skills & Abilities Ability to read and comprehend written instructions in English; bilingual proficiency is a plus. Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams and departments. Ability to train employees in safety, Duck Well-Being, and Biosecurity policies. Basic understanding of hand tools preferred. Ability to remain calm, professional, and focused during high-pressure situations. Physical Requirements Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to safely handle and lift live poultry (up to 10 lbs.) with regular bending and twisting. Ability to climb ladders at a moderate level. Must be self-reliant and capable of working with minimal supervision. Ability to safely operate required equipment, including tractors, bobcats, and trucks, in accordance with company standards and operational guidelines. Must maintain active certification in full facial respirator use, including successful completion of annual re-certification requirements.
Work Environment:
Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments in all weather conditions. Physical demands include heavy lifting, prolonged walking, bending, twisting, unloading trailers, and equipment washing using industrial pressure-washing systems. Exposure to chemicals, disinfectants, and solvents may occur. Weekend work may be required based on business needs. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Company-provided PPE includes non-slip footwear, bump cap, gloves, weather gear, hearing protection, and dust mask. One pair of non-slip footwear is provided within the first 60 days of employment. Upon completion of the orientation period, employees will be placed on the footwear program. Certified in full facial respirator use and re-certified annually. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
