Operator Embrex

Description

Position at Pilgrim's

JOB DESCRIPTION

PILGRIMS PRIDE

ELLIJAY COMPLEX

JOB TITLE:  EMBREX

ORG. UNIT: 

ORG. UNIT NUMBER:  31502

LOCATION: Calhoun Hatchery

DATE PREPARED/UPDATED:  04/16/10

PREPARED/UPDATED BY:  Marie McDaniel

SUMMARY:Vaccination of eggs to be hatched for broiler farms.  Sanitation and machinery maintenance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Vaccination of eggs to be hatched for broiler farms

Sanitation of lab, work area and Embrex machine

Maintenance of Embrex machine if problem can’t be fixed report to  Embrex service tech

Mixing of  vaccine for Embrex vaccination

Monitoring incubator and hatcher machines

Performs other related duties as assigned to support production demands as may be specified by customer or client.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

Pad boxes

QUALIFICATIONS:(if any)

To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to physically perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Follow vaccine mixing procedures and proper storage of vaccine

Ability to work computerized machinery

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:(if necessary)

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

Training from certified Embrex personnel to operate Embrex machinery.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Continuously:  standing, walking

Frequently:  lifting, turning, twisting, bending, squatting, pushing, grasping, kneeling, reach forward, pulling stretching.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  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 exposed to wet and humid conditions and moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high precarious places, extreme cold; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT(List any and all personal safety or health protection equipment and gear required by either regulatory or sanitary procedures)

SAFETY FACTORS TO BE AWARE OF:

Know how to use and locate the emergency stop switch.

Know location of primary and secondary emergency exits.

Know and use proper lifting techniques.

Always be aware of pallet jack traffic (electric and hand jack)

NOTE:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the daily work being performed by partners assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills or customer specifications and processes required of personnel so assigned.

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