Athens Hatchery- Dock Attendant - Athens Georgia

Company: Pilgrim's
Location: Athens, Georgia
Posted On: 04/15/2024

Description/Job Summary This position is responsible for attending to the dock. Works Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday starting at 6am and leaving once the last egg driver is unloaded which is typically by 5pm. Handling the loading and unloading of chicks and chick boxes, eggs and egg buggies, keeping dock area and egg room clean, clear and organized. Assist with other miscellaneous tasks from taking out trash to changing filters. May be called upon to help on the processing line if someone is out or need assistance on one day on the weekend if egg haul is shifted for holidays or inventory flow.Responsibilities/Duties Chicks: Setting up the chick holding room Roll the completed chick pallets from the processing line to the holding room area and prep them for transport (pallets can weigh around 1200lbs when fully loaded) Manage the welfare of the chicks when waiting for transport (place lids and straps on the pallets as well as monitor the temperature of the room and turn fans on when needed per Animal Welfare standards) Assist driver in checking and shifting birds around on the load based on the driver s needs and help load chicks onto trailer Assist driver when they return to unload the empty boxesEggs: Organize empty buggies in egg rooms prior to egg driver arrival Assist driver to unload full egg buggies (weigh around 1200lbs depending on the buggy size) and move them in a timely manner to designated egg rooms Assist driver in reloading their needed empty buggies Grease and perform basic repairs on empty egg buggies as neededMiscellaneous: Keep dock area and parking lot clear and free of debris and cobwebs and ensure footbath is full of disinfectant Disinfect and deep clean both egg rooms once a week Take out trash and change filters in the egg rooms and setter hall May need to fill in on chick line if someone is out All other duties assigned by managementRequired Skills Reading, General Math and Writing Skills. Organized and able to multi-task. Basic mechanical skills. Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferredAt least 18 years of age Legally authorized to work in the United States Willing and able to stand for several hours. Details The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following: Exposed to temperatures of 60 degrees to 105 degrees and humidity s up to 100%. Exposed to chemicals, drugs, and vaccines to be covered in M.S.D.S. training and hazardous communications. Use P.P.E. as required. Bending and twisting motions Repetitive reaching and lifting of a maximum of 40 lbs.Repetitive pushing and pulling pallets and buggies on wheels that can weigh up to 1200lbs Requires constant standing and walking. More...

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