3rd Shift Load & Haul Assistant Manager

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionEssential Functions and Role: This is a “hands on” leadership role, under the supervision of the Load and Haul Manager and meeting the Company standards, the function of this role is to be responsible for all areas of live bird grow out to include:People:Provide safe working conditions for all Load and Haul associatesSupervision of all related Load and Haul activities and associatesAssist in the interviewing and training of new associates Conduct meetings with associates on safety and other job-related issuesEnsure associates are informed and meet the requirements of all animal welfare standards, as well as policies and procedures of USDA, OSHA and MIOSHACoach associates on the importance of working safe and in a team environment Perform all other duties as assignedProcess:Coordinate weekly kill schedule with plant needs and farm scheduleImplement, train and manage Animal Welfare StandardsManage daily loading operations Maintain and report accurate records of all loading statisticsCommunicate regularly with operations plant managementMaintain loading equipment to efficiently accomplish slaughter scheduleProvide supervision and oversight of loading functionsKeep accurate records of schedules and accountingBe available to assist Load and Haul at all times to assure the turkeys arrive on scheduleProduct:Daily and weekly harvest scheduling Must deliver birds to production plant live on arrivalManage loading schedule with contracted haul vendorResponsible for the safety, maintenance and operation of live haul equipment to efficiently accomplish slaughter scheduleOversee safety, maintenance and operation of load and haul transportQualifications: Five years of experience loading and hauling turkeysPrevious supervisory experienceGood written and oral communications skillsAbility to work effectively with multiple levels of managementStrong comprehensive and problem-solving skillsDue to biosecurity reasons, cannot own or live with any birds or poultry including, but not limited to chickens, turkeys, ducks, squab, quail, guineafowl, peafowl, song birds, or parrots. Known contact with these animals while employed should also be addressed to assess for biosecurity risk on a case-by-case basis. Physical Qualifications: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to:Wear necessary Personal Protective Wear including but not limited to: Protective Eye Wear, Ear plugs, Hard Hat, Hair Net, Cotton glovesUsing hands and fingers, must be able load the birds in the cage. Twist, bend, reach, and stand for 8-12 hours or the duration of the shift. Occasionally lift greater than 50 lbs. throughout your shift.Stage boards at beginning and end of shift.Constantly stand on your feet throughout your shiftConstantly flag throughout your shift.Work outdoors in all weather conditionsMTP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. MTP is proud to have a tobacco, drug, and alcohol- free work environment