Select Genetics
Poult Service Tech
Harrisonburg, VA - Part Time
This position is responsible for routine processing of eggs and day old poults in the Hatchery including a clean work environment, basic manual labor.
Select Genetics, presents a solid platform to serve customers on a national and international scale by providing quality poults, service, and innovation. Select Genetics is the leading supplier of poults to growers and companies across the world and has operations in eight US States. Poult Service Technician provides support for the process function in the Hatchery. The position reports to and is supervised by the management.
Poult Service Technician operates machines that are servicing a day old poults including, but not limited to: three toe treat, four toe treat, desnood and inject/spray/gel applications. Within this process will be the expectation of consistent cleanliness and animal welfare standards being upheld. Poult Service Technician out all directives in accordance with the Company’s policies and applicable laws. All Company information will be handled with complete confidentiality.
Work requires frequent bending, standing, and walking. Work is subject to tight deadlines and interruptions. The work environment includes exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes and varying temperatures. Poult Service Technician must be physically able to lift and/or push and handle up to 50 lbs. frequently during the day. Poult Service Technician can be asked to train in multiple departments and rotate departments based on Company’s needs.
Principal Accountabilities
- Follow the direction of the area supervisor.
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures, business ethics codes, and all applicable federal and state regulations.
- Follow strict attendance policy.
- Active listening and customer service orientation skills
- Deductive/Inductive reasoning skills
- Must have good hand eye coordination.
Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills
- Follow the directives of the Area Supervisor.
- Follow all company regulations pertaining to bio security, animal welfare and safety.
- Valid State driver’s license preferred.
- Experience with live animals preferred.
Additional required skills and abilities include; attention to detail; communication skills including verbal and listening; the ability to read and interpret company policies and procedures, the ability to communicate and interact productively with all employees; the ability to work under pressure; and, the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen is required.
