Flock Specialist - Pullets - Ovation Farms

Position Title: Flock Specialist - Pullets

Department: Pullet

Reports To: Pullet Manager

FLSA Status: Full Time Regular; Hourly

About Us:

Joining the Versova family of companies is more than just starting a new job. When you are employed by Versova, you immediately are part of something bigger - a team of dedicated individuals working under a common set of core values and guiding principles. As an organization and as individuals within that organization, we are guided by principles that include excellence, ownership, initiative, execution, and continuous improvement.

The Versova team is built from people who will integrate our shared values in their lives and work with our companies. Together we celebrate our collective efforts, perform to our highest potential, help others, enrich our communities and maintain strong ethical standards and accountability for our actions.

Our expectation of our team members is that every employee will take ownership by accepting accountability for their actions and proactively take initiative to execute any task. Our team members are good stewards of our people, birds, product and equipment. Our team members also possess an attitude of servant leadership by always asking "what can I do to help". Finally, by continuously striving to improve, our team members are driving our organization to be the premier egg producer.

Team members that share and embrace our philosophy can expect Iowa Cage Free to provide opportunities for growth and clear paths toward advancement

Job Summary:

Responsible for: overall care of birds in cage free pullet houses. Maintain light, feed, water and temperatures. General maintenance and housekeeping duties. Record data including but not limited to daily temperatures, feed and water usage.

Essential Job Functions:

Responsible for overall care of birds

Run feed systems

Pick up and record daily mortality

Walk houses daily and fill out house paperwork

Use air hoses to clean buildings

Clean, sweep and perform other housekeeping requirements

Flush water lines routinely

Follow all OSHA safety regulations and procedures

Pick up and record floor birds at dark

Fix feed system, inlets, water lines, other equipment as needed

Perform other tasks as assigned

Position will require cross-training and rotation of position.

Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE: Prior power washing or dry cleaning experiences a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to lift, push or pull 75 lbs. Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Must be able to bend and lift and twist on different surfaces, including concrete. Need to be able to work in a fast-paced environment that is dusty and wet.

Join Centrum Valley Farms and become part of a winning team!

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. (While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.