About this role
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.