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Reference #: 4c88cf08-4473-4dd4-a016-dc38ea569050 Description
Country View Family Farms is now hiring for a Nursery Technician at our Pine Hill Nursery in Pennsylvania ! QUALIFICATIONS: You have a High School Diploma or a General Education Degree (GED), or equivalent combination of education and experience. You are multi-task oriented and a team player. You have the ability to define problems, collect and interpret data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can physically be standing on your feet a majority of the day with the ability to lift 50 lbs. You are able to tolerate a barn environment, which may include animal dander, manure, dust, blood, odors and frequently noisy conditions. You are available to work Monday thru Friday, with some weekends and holiday work required. You are committed to meeting and exceeding industry standards in care and welfare of our animals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Edit as necessary Meet all bio-security requirements as outlined by Animal Care policy/ procedure. Consistent and reliable adherence to Animal Welfare requirements and Code of Conduct. Adhere to CVFF/ CLEMENS FOOD GROUP Mission, Vision, and Values. Complete all other tasks as assigned. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS; PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Edit as necessary Stationary Position: Must be able to remain in a stationary position for more than 85% of the time. Moving/ Traversing: The person in this position needs to frequently move around the Production areas of the Barns/ Farm and will be moving/ traversing more than 85% of the time to attend to the care needs of the animals. Operating/ Activating/ Using/ Preparing/ Inspecting/ Placing/ Positioning: Frequently utilizes animal movement techniques, breeding or farrowing equipment, etc. Ascend/ Descend/ Traverse: Occasionally ascends/ descends a ladder to work atop equipment and/ or provide routine maintenance of Electronic Sow Feeders (ESF's) or compost structures. Position Self to Move: Frequently positions self to complete tasks by reaching under/ around animals, into/ out of animal crates/ pens, remove material from the floor/ walls, and assist animals in the farrowing process. Communicate/ Detect/ Identify/ Exchange Information: Constant visual monitoring of sow/ animal health and well-being, frequent communication with Team Members regarding animal movements, health status, task completion, etc. Shares information regarding task completion with Farm management. Move/ Transport/ Install/ Remove: Frequently moves equipment/ animals weighing up to 50 pounds, occasionally moves equipment/ animals weighing up to 75 pounds, rarely moves equipment/ animals weighing up to 100 pounds. Frequently transports equipment/ materials/ animals through various areas of the Barn weighing 50 pounds or more. Frequently utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) including animal sort boards weighing up to 25 pounds and requiring the ability to twist, bend, and maneuver around the body. Work Environment: Frequent exposure to loud noises, dirty/ dusty environments, hot and cold temperatures, outdoor environments, animal dander, manure, blood. DISCLAIMER The Team Member must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable Team Members with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. As requirements and Team Member skill levels change, the Supervisor may revise and/ or add duties to reflect these changes. The company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this positionQualifications
Behaviors Team Player - Works well as a member of a group Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations Growth Opportunities - Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility Goal Completion - Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks Self-S arter - Inspired to perform without outside help
Education High School or GED (preferred)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.