The Live Haul Supervisor is responsible for monitoring catching operations and supervising transport of birds from the farm to the plant efficiently.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Directly supervise a team of 5+ employees
- Adhere to catch schedule as developed by the Live Haul Manager and coordinate with the producer to prepare the chicken houses for catching.
- Follow all animal welfare and biosecurity programs. Enforce a zero-tolerance policy for company employees on animal welfare issues.
- Monitor loader operators to ensure they operate in a safe manner.
- Ensure that any weather handling tasks are (fans, wetting birds, wrapping cages) are in place and properly done.
- Control trash and damage to the producer's facility.
- Fill out load tickets and give a copy to the producer, the driver and the Live Haul Manager.
- Complete payroll records properly and submit to Live Haul Manager.
- Handle and ensure employees handle various chemicals, vaccines and medications safely.
- Maintain adequate staffing.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable government agencies and regulations.
Physical Demands
- Working in normal room environment, outside environment, and in hot, cold, humid and dusty conditions.
- Lifting various weights on an as needed basis.
- Physically able to climb a ladder at various heights.