Holding House Production Lead- 3rd shift

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are representative but not all-inclusive:

Leadership & Operations

• Support the Shift Supervisor in directing, scheduling, and coordinating daily Holding House operations.
• Provide daily work directions, training, and support to Holding House employees.
• Monitor efficiency, safety, quality, and animal welfare; report issues and assist with corrective actions.
• Assist with employee coaching, safety meetings, and documentation assigned.

Animal Handling

• Move ducks in accordance with Duck Well-Being guidelines, including density and weather requirements.
• Train employees and Market Age Duck Drivers on proper duck handling, fatigued duck procedures, and use of totes/carts.
• Identify and report animal welfare concerns to supervision.

Equipment, Facilities & Maintenance

• Ensure trucks, trailers, and equipment are cleaned and disinfected to company standards.
• Monitor and report irregularities in truck wash systems, water lines, ventilation, feed systems, and related equipment.
• Inspect equipment (tractors, skid loaders, trailers, etc.) and report maintenance needs.
• Perform minor maintenance and assist with preventive maintenance as assigned.

Compliance & Recordkeeping

• Promote and follow Duck Well-Being, safety, and biosecurity policies.
• Maintains required logs, records, and operational documentation.
• Communicate effectively with Holding House leadership, Processing Plant, and Transportation personnel.

Other Duties

• Assist with employee progression through the Labor Grade Training Program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Completion of Labor Grade 1 training or equivalent relevant experience required.
• Strong preference for candidates with prior experience in the poultry industry.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions in English; bilingual proficiency is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams and departments.
• Ability to train employees in safety, Duck Well-Being, and Biosecurity policies.
• Basic understanding of hand tools preferred.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and focused during high-pressure situations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to safely handle and lift live poultry (up to 10 lbs.) with regular bending and twisting.
• Ability to climb ladders at a moderate level.
• Must be self-reliant and capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Ability to safely operate required equipment, including tractors, bobcats, and trucks, in accordance with company standards and operational guidelines.
• Must maintain active certification in full facial respirator use, including successful completion of annual re-certification requirements.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments in all weather conditions.
• Physical demands include heavy lifting, prolonged walking, bending, twisting, unloading trailers, and equipment washing using industrial pressure-washing systems.
• Exposure to chemicals, disinfectants, and solvents may occur.
• Weekend work may be required based on business needs.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

• Company-provided PPE includes non-slip footwear, bump cap, gloves, weather gear, hearing protection, and dust mask.
• One pair of non-slip footwear is provided within the first 60 days of employment.
• Upon completion of the orientation period, employees will be placed on the footwear program.
• Certified in full facial respirator use and re-certified annually.