Animal Scientist (Layer Production Support)

Great opportunity for Professionals interested in working in the U.S. on a TN Visa. Only citizens of Canada and Mexico are eligible for the TN Visa program. POSITION SUMMARY The Layer Production Support will be responsible for the overall care of the poultry we raise. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Record feed and water usage for poultry on a daily basis and monitor relative to weight and age of poultry to ensure proper rate of growth and egg production, pick up and record daily bird mortality, record and monitor daily temperatures, and assist with gathering live birds and mislaid eggs as needed.
• Record bird characteristics such as weights, growth patterns, and diets.
• Document and/or review barn temperatures, air quality, information relative to egg Client percentage, feed consumption, mortality and other daily activities, which keep track of the health of the birds.
• Examine birds to detect symptoms of illness or injury.
• Treat minor injuries and ailments as well as contact veterinarians to obtain treatment for birds with serious illnesses or injuries.
• Perform ongoing medical treatment of birds that need it, as necessary.
• Operate and monitor bird feed and watering systems, including flushing water lines routinely.
• Document and report, with the ability to recognize, advanced avian health concerns and analyze documentation to assist in improving the health of the birds as well as the output of eggs throughout the year.
• Repair and maintain layer cages.
• Ensure collectors and belts are sanitary, operate and clean manure scrapers, and monitor egg belts and elevators for egg jams.
• Use air hoses to clean buildings, clean, sweep and perform other biosecurity requirements, while following all OSHA safety regulations and procedures.
• Adhere to our processes to ensure the fair and ethical treatment of the poultry at all times and will follow all procedures outlined by the United States Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, and all other Federal, State, and local government agencies.
• Maintain all bio-security measures in order to minimize the transfer of disease between poultry locations.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor's Degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university
• Three to five years related experience and/or training

LANGUAGE SKILLS The employee must have the ability to read, understand, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS The employee must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and dive in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. The employee must be able to complete rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. REASONING ABILITY The employee must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. The employee must also have the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS A valid driver's license is required for this position. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. There are no special vision requirements. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. EQUIPMENT The employee may operate a vehicle. The equipment used in this position is a computer, power tools, beak trimmer, vaccinator, feeding equipment, manure removal equipment, and other equipment as required.