POSITION DESCRIPTION:  This job requires that you learn and perform general mill operations. Other duties include, but are not limited to, cleaning, organizing, painting, and labeling, and occasionally performing grounds duties such as cleaning and mowing, pest control, painting around chicken houses and other general areas.  Other duties may be assigned by management.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Responsible for cleanliness and organization of the mill areas - precise list to be determined by the mill manager of the particular location.Responsible in assisting the mill manager with general mill operations.Responsible for assisting with farm grounds duties such as mowing, painting, cleaning, water treatment, and pest controlResponsible for special grounds duties as assigned by the complex manager.Responsible for becoming familiar with feed mill paperwork and inventory functions, including tickets, daily bin inventory, and reporting paperwork to the main office.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Previous experience in layer house operations, or general agricultural experience a plus.Maintenance or mechanical ability helpful, but not necessary.Able to lift up to 25lbs frequently and up to 50lbs occasionally.Able to stand for 8-12 hours per day.Willing to comply with all Rose Acre's safety, employment, and GMP policies including working in a 100% smoke-free environment. Ability to comply with the strictest standards for animal welfare and to report incidents of abuse, neglect, or breach of bio-security in order to preserve the health and welfare of our birds.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Must possess the ability to work in an agricultural environment, indoors, outdoors, office, warehouse, processing, and farm production areas each varying in temperature, and other environment specific atmospheres.Must be willing and able to work past the scheduled leave time to complete the job, if needed.Must possess the ability to work in an open office setting.Must maintain professionalism with coworkers.

 

ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITMENT:

Rose Acre Farms is fully committed to providing our animals with a safe and healthy environment, free from abuse and treated humanely in all aspects.All team members are obligated by moral duty, Rose Acre Farms requirement (refer to Animal Abuse Policy in Rose Acre Farms Handbook), and legal obligation to uphold the strictest animal welfare structured environment and are obligated to report any incidents of abuse, neglect, or breach of biosecurity for the health and welfare of our animals.

 

NON-SMOKING WORKPLACE:

No smoking allowed in workplace, break areas, or on any company property.No smoking in company provided vehicles.

 

Rose Acres is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.  Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

 

Disclaimer: Although this job description lists and identifies the primary duties of the listed position, it is not an exclusive list. As with all positions at Rose Acre Farms, the very nature and diversification of an egg production facility requires that all team members remain flexible to cover a wide variety of duties that may need covered.

 

The Information contained in this job description is not only to inform you of the requirements of this position but will also be used to evaluate your work performance. This will include assisting in a determination of whether you will be entitled to certain bonuses and/or raises, and whether or not performance related disciplinary action would be taken against you.

 

Updated 09/06/2023