Decatur Plant, Alabama, USA
5 days ago
1st Shift Animal Welfare Technician

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Primarily responsible for performing required poultry welfare checks, evisceration process control checks and HACCP duties. Performs all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulation

     

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:                              

Conduct poultry welfare and evisceration process control checks using knowledge of poultry welfare and handing requirements to ensure treatment and handling complies with NCC Animal Welfare guidelinesProvide training to individuals on proper humane handling of birds to prevent injuriesPerform HACCP and/or QA duties as neededDocument findings accurately and communicate to plant leadership in a timely mannerSuggest and implement process improvements/ changes to internal procedures to decrease bird injuries and increase production yieldsRemain up-to-date with NCC animal welfare guidelines communicating new guidelines to leadershipAdhere to safe work practices, policies and procedures, maintain sanitary conditions to ensure product quality; report any condition or practice that may adversely affect food safety, food quality and/or personnel safetyWork in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulationsAll other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Minimum one year working in an applicable disciplineDetail oriented with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization through highly effective verbal and written communicationAbility to closely follow established proceduresAbility to work unsupervised and self-motivateAbility to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hoursSound work ethic, honesty and moral character

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

Follow departmental and company safety policies and programsMust wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Stand up to 8 hoursExposed to cold temperatures (45ºF, 4ºC)Lift up to 10 lbs. repeatedlyWork around raw and/or live animal odors
 We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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