POSITION DESCRIPTION: The person working as a United Granulation Services laborer will work with the crew to ensure that waste brought to the site from the layer and pullet houses is pelletized and bagged for consumers. General duties will vary from day to day, but the primary task will be to pelletize manure from the layer and pullet houses.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Responsible for pelletizing waste from the layer and pullet houses.Responsible for stacking 50 pound bags on skids.Must be able or willing to learn how to drive a forklift.  Responsible for operating equipment/trucks in a safe and efficient manner.Must keep work area sanitary.Responsible for the maintenance of UGS equipment.  Responsible for special assignments as given by the complex manager or a Rose Acre Vice-President.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

High school diploma is preferred – basic communication and math skills are highly desired.Must hold a valid driver’s license.Capable of performing job functions related to waste pelletizing – including moving and operating equipment, cleaning areas etc.Capable of working in an environment that may require physical exertion.Capable of learning how to properly operate and maintain forklifts, skid loaders, crawler loaders, and other equipment.Capable of cleaning out equipment at the end of the day – basic sanitation of equipment, trucks, tools, etc.Capable of filling out basic paperwork   Basic math and writing skills are required.Ability to work on a team, possessing the skill to work with others and follow instructions thoroughly.Capable of working a flexible schedule - including some weekend work, overtime work, and occasional holidays at management’s discretion.Capable of lifting items weighing 50 lbs. or more.Capable of performing other duties as requested by the supervisor.

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