Live Quail Production Operations

Location: Saint Anns, Canada

Workplace: on_site

Employment Type: full

Description

OVERVIEW

The role of Live Quail Production Operations personnel is to carry out all activities at Spring Creek Quail Farms related to caring for baby quail after coming from the hatchery up until they are caught and shipped at maturity.

To be successful in this position it is important to be results oriented while continuously improving the capabilities and outcomes of growing quail. This is a ‘backbone’ role within Spring Creek Quail Farms.

Reports to: Live Quail Operations Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

The daily responsibilities and duties of the Live Quail Production Operations are:

• Daily Barn check for ventilation, lighting, water & feed
• Flock mortality checks
• Bird moving and replacement
• Running Manure belts
• Barn cleaning & setup
• Catching quail

Other responsibilities and duties of the Live Quail Production Operations are as required and may include:

• Documentation, record keeping
• Maintenance of feed systems, ventilation systems
• Pest control

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

The Key Performance indicators for the Live Quail Production personnel are:

• Flock Efficiency %
• Cleaning and setup inspection ‘passes’

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & ABILITIES

To have success in this role these qualifications and abilities are required:

• Practical knowledge of poultry husbandry
• Ability to drive heavy equipment including trucks, skid steer and telehandler
• Hands-on experience in live production, barn operations, farm work, or production operations
• Experience maintaining daily flock and mortality logs, cleaning and setup records, feed or water checks, or equipment inspection logs
• Experience with barn systems and farm equipment, including feed lines, ventilation, and water systems
• Knowledge of biosecurity, sanitation, and animal welfare practices in live production operations

Benefits

• $18.00-$20.00 per hour based on experience
• 40-50 hours per week