POSITION DESCRIPTION:  The role of a vaccination crew member on a Rose Acre vaccination crew is to fulfill the needs of vaccinating pullets for the particular day in question. Each member shall work at a particular farm as designated by his or her manager. Although vaccinating birds with the utmost care is the primary duty of this position, he or she will also help ensure accurate vaccine amounts are being used in each specific area. In addition, the vaccinating crew may be asked to assist other departments if current work does not fill their day. All duties are to be performed in an exemplary and professional manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Responsible for following written or verbal instructions for scheduled tasks.Responsible for learning and following all procedures required in the setting and transferring of hatching eggs in the setting and hatchery equipment.Responsible for the proper cleaning and sanitizing rooms and equipment according to set procedures and schedules. Responsible for familiarizing oneself with safety equipment and using it for specified tasks.Responsible for accurately counting chicks from hatch pans.Responsible for informing management of any problems, irregularities or concerns noted as they are during the last physical control step of the chick quality before farm delivery.Responsible for maintaining a high level of cleanliness in and around the work area. Hands and surfaces that come into direct contact with the chicks need to be kept clean throughout the day. Extensive cleaning of the work space and all equipment used shall be conducted each hatch day.Responsible for familiarizing oneself with safety equipment and using it for all specified tasks.Responsible for reporting bringing all scheduling conflicts to management in advance.Responsible for familiarizing self with all Rose Acre Employee Handbook policies.Responsible for familiarizing self with Rose Acre Farms Biosecurity Program policies.Must be able to stand, walk, bend, turn and perform other physical actions for extended periods of time and on a regular basis.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Must possess good writing and arithmetic skills.Must be reliable and be extremely punctual.Must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the job on a routine basis.Must be capable of quickly addressing issues and responding to emergency situations in a timely and consistent manner.Must possess good communication skills and a working knowledge of the English language.Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs.Capable of working late (if needed) past the scheduled leave time to complete the job.Capable of working weekend shifts and maintaining a flexible schedule to help the other departments should they need assistance on a particular day. (Note: This may include working holidays to ensure that the job is covered.)Possess excellent teamwork skills – as with many jobs this position requires a “team” attitude, and requires that all maintenance personnel work together to ensure that the job is completed.Must be able to work in a completely smoke free environment.Must have good vision and proper eyeglasses.Must eliminate all facial hair, accept that which is acceptable according to theRose Acre Employee Handbook.Must be conform and abide by all Rose Acre bio-security policies, and must report any violation of this policy to upper management immediately.

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