Hickman

Pullet Handler

Hickman's Family Farms, Arlington, AZ 85322

Overview

Salary Range $16.86 Level Entry

Description

Farm Labor, Farm Work

What began as a few hens laying fresh eggs for the family has grown into a local egg icon. Hickman's Family Farms is proud to be the freshest egg provider in the Southwest since 1944, but it's the people behind the eggs that really make Hickman's special. We want you and your egg-cellent set of skills to join our community of employees, neighbors and friends in one of the various positions available. Here every day is a fresh start.

Crack Open the Possibilities – Pullet Handler!

As Pullet (Bird) Handlers Bird Handlers will have to perform all duties of this position with the upmost Respect and Regards for the flock. The proper mix, usage, waste and location of all these vaccinations must always be properly recorded. You will need to work closely with the Pullet Handler Record Keeping Associate & Vaccination Associate to ensure proper documentation & cycle of vaccinations.

This Job Description includes activities assigned specifically to the Bird Handlers position at Hickman's Family Farms. All GMP's and SOP's should be followed in conjunction with all UEP and Salmonella Enteritidis requirements and guidelines. Maintenance will be responsible for ensuring that the following tasks are performed in a timely manner.

All staff must shower in and shower out for bio security

Mandatory 72 hour quarantine in effect until further notice-if exposure to birds, visiting a 'hot spot.'

Responsibilities and Duties

Bird Handlers will have to perform all duties of this position with the upmost Respect and Regards for the flock. The proper mix, usage, waste and location of all these vaccinations must always be properly recorded. You will need to work closely with the Pullet Handler Record Keeping Associate & Vaccination Associate to ensure proper documentation & cycle of vaccinations.

• Chick Arrivals
• Split Chicks
• Beak Trim
• Administer Pox vaccine
• Administer Killed vaccine
• Killed Coryza Vaccine (Brown Pullets)
• Special project work
• Bird Movement
• Barn Cleans
• Layer Depopulation

Work Environment

Personal Protective Equipment: Gloves, Hard Hat, Goggles, Face Shield, Rubber Boots, Body Harness, and/or Ear Plugs should always be worn when performing any tasks require all personal to do so.

Sanitation of all equipment after use is your responsibility, logged and verified.

Bird Handler is responsible for cleanliness of all barn & work areas along with keeping all lanes clear for safe access in & out of all these areas.

• Ensure proper feed levels and feed system operation
• Ensure housing system is in proper working condition
• Clean egg pans under lubing and Niagra daily
• Scrape and sweep front, back and all aisles daily

Benefits and Perks

• Matching 401K
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Birthday pay day off

Now you don't have to scramble for opportunities. Crack open the possibilities & Apply today!

Hickman's Family Farms and its brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities. Hickman's Family Farms will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local ordinances. You are applying for a position with Hickman's Family Farms that is designated as a Safety Sensitive Position pursuant to A.R.S. §23-493 et seq. You are ineligible for placement in a Safety Sensitive Position if you are engaged in the current use of any drug, whether legal, prescribed by a physician or otherwise, if it could cause an impairment or otherwise decrease or lessen your job performance or ability to perform your job duties.