Chesterfield Farm Lead

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Chesterfield Farm Lead

Location:

Chesterfield Farm, NH

Reports to:

Chesterfield Farm Manager 

Job Description and Responsibilities:

  • The position requires that the Lead assist the Manager in producing high quality Pedigree and GGP hatching eggs.
  • Ensure that maintenance of buildings and equipment are kept up to standard.
  • Ensure compliance of the Human Resources, Animal Welfare, Safety, Workers Comp, Quality Assurance and Biosecurity programs and policies by all individuals
  • Assists with the supervision of activities of the farm employees as required
  • Monitors poultry health and takes proper and immediate steps to prevent and treat diseases
  • Gain familiarity with Rotem controller and ventilation systems and adjust ventilation and heat in accordance to age of poultry and manger’s instructions
  • Assists the supervisor with implementation of poultry practices as outlined in Farm SOP and other communications
  • Ensure all possible controls are in place to preserve and protect the purity and security of our bloodlines from possible contamination and/ or theft.
  • Assures that farm equipment is properly maintained
  • Implements power and emergency procedures when needed
  • Meets required housing schedules by providing proper cleaning, disinfecting and set up for placements
  • Maintains the farm premises, buildings, and equipment in a clean, safe and orderly manner at all times which includes monitoring and troubleshooting issues with feed lines, drinkers, fans, barns, appearance, litter quality, etc…
  • Assists with work schedule development
  • Complete and maintain supplies for bird services such as tabbing, beak and toe trimming, and wound care independently or while leading a team
  • Responsible for all farm data entry
  • Assist in the oversight of proper training of new members of the crew
  • Complete and Oversee weekly & monthly test sampling, including but not limited to: water samples, litter and dust samples, poultry blood samples, tissue samples, and completing all submission forms in their entirety
  • Follow established guidelines in regards to directing hourly employees (without disciplinary oversight)
  • Performs any and all functions as assigned by Farm Manager or Production Team Management with no unreported issues

Qualifications:

  • Full-time Hubbard LLC employee with one year of poultry experience or equivalent higher education is required.
  • Basic English language proficiency is required. (English/Spanish bilingual is preferred)
  • Ability to understand oral and written instructions, and perform high-level tasks under direct instruction of the Farm Supervisor or Production Team
  • High school graduate level proficiency in reading, writing, and arithmetic
  • Ability to trouble-shoot of farm equipment
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both lower and higher ranked individuals
  • Ability to lead the farm in the event of Farm Manager absence
  • Must be a detail-oriented, self-motivator with ability to perform tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Must have or be able to learn basic proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America
  • Must successfully pass a background check and drug-screen prior to employment.
  • Must be legally authorized to operate a motor vehicle in New Hampshire.

Physical Requirements:

  • Work with chemicals, such as detergents, disinfectants
  • Standing for extended periods of time (6 hours)
  • Grip, grasp or twist using hands and wrists
  • Lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50lbs
  • Bend and stoop repetitively throughout out shift
  • Prolonged exposure to dry and dusty environments

Work Environment

  • Routinely work up to 6 days a week, including weekends and holidays
  • Routine handling and interacting with live poultry
  • Ongoing presence of farm related smells or odours
  • Climate exposure both hot and cold
  • Working in damp and/or wet environment
  • Working in a loud/noisy environment

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