Daybreak Foods, Inc.
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Production Lead
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Daybreak Foods, Inc.
The starting rate for this position is $23.42 / HR, incremental increases are earned through developing skills and qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
Ensures animal health and welfare by performing regular inspections of houses. Continuously monitor bird health and body weights of pullets in houses reporting findings to Pullet/Production Supervisor
Assure chickens have proper supply of feed, light, air and water daily
Demonstrate a complete understanding of poultry husbandry including chick brooding, nutrition, vaccinating, necropsy, and blood work
Provides direction to Animal Caretakers. Answer employee questions, help with problems and oversee work for quality and guideline compliance
Assist Supervisor in training of new employees and annual training
Lead and perform tasks associated with moving birds in and out of houses to include handling bird moving equipment and cleaning with pneumatic or pressurized water. Notify supervisor of issues.
Coordinates preventative maintenance and daily operations between animal caretakers and Production Supervisor to reduce or minimize production interruptions and maximize efficiencies.
Ensures all company safety practices, policies and procedures are being followed by all employees as prescribed by Management.
Respond to alarm/emergency calls when they occur
Inventory and document supplies needed for their section.
Ensure safe working conditions by inspecting and monitoring work areas, tools, and equipment
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications Education and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent
Technical Training (required)
1-2 years’ experience in Animal Caretaker job tasks and safety.
1-2 years’ experience in Windows based systems and software required.
1-2 years’ experience in Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The ability to lead teams
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
The ability to communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing
Demonstrated skill to manage one’s own time.
Demonstrated skill to monitor and assess the performance of yourself, other individuals, and the organization to make improvements or take corrective action.
Intermediate computer skills in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel beneficial.
Physical Demands Stand and walk constantly; grip, grasp, push, pull, reach, bend, stoop, lift up to 10 pounds frequently; sit, climb, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Work Environment Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and airborne particles. Temperature varies in relation to the outside temperature. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Proper personal protective equipment will be required during certain working conditions.
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Production Lead
role at
Daybreak Foods, Inc.
The starting rate for this position is $23.42 / HR, incremental increases are earned through developing skills and qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
Ensures animal health and welfare by performing regular inspections of houses. Continuously monitor bird health and body weights of pullets in houses reporting findings to Pullet/Production Supervisor
Assure chickens have proper supply of feed, light, air and water daily
Demonstrate a complete understanding of poultry husbandry including chick brooding, nutrition, vaccinating, necropsy, and blood work
Provides direction to Animal Caretakers. Answer employee questions, help with problems and oversee work for quality and guideline compliance
Assist Supervisor in training of new employees and annual training
Lead and perform tasks associated with moving birds in and out of houses to include handling bird moving equipment and cleaning with pneumatic or pressurized water. Notify supervisor of issues.
Coordinates preventative maintenance and daily operations between animal caretakers and Production Supervisor to reduce or minimize production interruptions and maximize efficiencies.
Ensures all company safety practices, policies and procedures are being followed by all employees as prescribed by Management.
Respond to alarm/emergency calls when they occur
Inventory and document supplies needed for their section.
Ensure safe working conditions by inspecting and monitoring work areas, tools, and equipment
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications Education and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent
Technical Training (required)
1-2 years’ experience in Animal Caretaker job tasks and safety.
1-2 years’ experience in Windows based systems and software required.
1-2 years’ experience in Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The ability to lead teams
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
The ability to communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing
Demonstrated skill to manage one’s own time.
Demonstrated skill to monitor and assess the performance of yourself, other individuals, and the organization to make improvements or take corrective action.
Intermediate computer skills in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel beneficial.
Physical Demands Stand and walk constantly; grip, grasp, push, pull, reach, bend, stoop, lift up to 10 pounds frequently; sit, climb, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Work Environment Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and airborne particles. Temperature varies in relation to the outside temperature. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Proper personal protective equipment will be required during certain working conditions.
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