House Poultry Maintenance

Brand: Michael Foods Inc.

Categories: Farm Ops Production

Locations: Bloomfield, Nebraska

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Remote Eligible: No

Req ID: 32016

Job Description

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food .

Location Description

Michael Foods, Inc., located in Bloomfield, Nebraska, is one of our only cage free facilities. The facility is located three miles outside of Northeast Nebraska's busiest community. Bloomfield is a haven for those who prefer small-town life over city living and is located less than 30 miles from recreation areas where you can enjoy fishing, boating, kayaking and camping. Our location produces liquid egg product that is sent to our other facilities for further processing.

Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY :

To maintain houses and equipment in good operating condition. Use a preventative maintenance program and keep production processes operating efficiently.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES-HOUSE MAINTENANCE :

• Responsible for following a preventative maintenance program.

• Maintain all rod conveyors, cross collections, baffle systems, etc.

• Responsible for maintaining equipment and houses as instructed by supervisor.

• Need to work closely with supervisor and co-workers in all departments.

• Collection and disposal of dead birds, do trash pick-up and fly control.

• Other duties include mill maintenance, outside maintenance, mowing, landscaping, manure (see below), etc.

• Responsible for maintaining all belts, splices, drive chains, fan gear boxes, etc.

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

JOB QUALIFICATIONS :

Education:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.

Experience :

Language Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add and subtract and to multiply and divide. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

Licenses, certificates, registrations:

• Valid Drivers License

• Class A CDL License preferred

Other skills and abilities :

• Free of any breathing problems or asthmatic conditions, dusty and aromatic conditions prevail.

• Must be able to work at various heights, ex. top of feed mill.

• Must have welding and cutting torch knowledge.

• Ability to read and understand oral and written instruction.

• Have good mechanical knowledge.

• Be able to work outside normal work hours when needed.

• Must have a valid drivers license

• Have or be able to obtain a Nebraska Class A CDL License.

• Must meet all DOT driving requirements.

• Ability to occasionally lift 75 pounds

JOB SUMMARY :

To maintain houses and equipment in good operating condition. Use a preventative maintenance program and keep production processes operating efficiently.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES-HOUSE MAINTENANCE :

• Responsible for following a preventative maintenance program.

• Maintain all rod conveyors, cross collections, baffle systems, etc.

• Responsible for maintaining equipment and houses as instructed by supervisor.

• Need to work closely with supervisor and co-workers in all departments.

• Collection and disposal of dead birds, do trash pick-up and fly control.

• Other duties include mill maintenance, outside maintenance, mowing, landscaping, manure (see below), etc.

• Responsible for maintaining all belts, splices, drive chains, fan gear boxes, etc.

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS :

Education:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.

Experience :

Language Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add and subtract and to multiply and divide. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

Licenses, certificates, registrations:

• Valid Drivers License

• Class A CDL License preferred

Other skills and abilities :

• Free of any breathing problems or asthmatic conditions, dusty and aromatic conditions prevail.

• Must be able to work at various heights, ex. top of feed mill.

• Must have welding and cutting torch knowledge.

• Ability to read and understand oral and written instruction.

• Have good mechanical knowledge.

• Be able to work outside normal work hours when needed.

• Must have a valid drivers license

• Have or be able to obtain a Nebraska Class A CDL License.

• Must meet all DOT driving requirements.

• Ability to occasionally lift 75 pounds

Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)